Organization Theory: Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives
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Book Overview
Lively and clearly written, this comprehensive and innovative work provides a multi-disciplinary and contemporary introduction to organization theory. Offering an even-handed, balanced appreciation of different perspectives, its approach is pluralist, reflecting the diverse nature of organizational theory as a field of study influenced by thinkers from a variety of disciplines. Readers are encouraged to adopt' these perspectives to expand their own views on the subject and to enhance their understanding. This book also introduces the multi-perspective approach, explores the ways in which organizations are analyzed, and covers topics of central importance in organizational theory, including decision-making, power, conflict, control, and change within organizations.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0198774907
ISBN13:9780198774907
Release Date:February 1997
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 9.6" x 7.4"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Good value for good quality
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
The book arrived in fair time (given same state proximity). It was wrapped in media mailing sticky cardboard. It could be the thin packing enabled the paperback cover to crease in shipping, or not. Overall the book was in excellent condition (no highlights, underlines, or yellowing). Its a good surprise but would have liked to know this before ordering. I recommend this seller! Thanks.
Dry, but informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I'm not sure how attention grabbing org theory can be, but this book was very informative and understandable. The chapters are a nice size, and the summaries are useful.
Doctoral research material
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Hatch writes in a consise and informative manner. It is not the type of writing that you wonder what you just read. Her writing holds the reader's interest by keeping her style uncomplicated in word and thought. The breath of orgainzational information is outstanding and the depth of each topic seems to be at a level to keep you reading but not overloaded and bored. Highly recommended for org research.
How to look at organizations?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
The book is an academic level state-of-the-art of organization theory. Definitely the best contemporary book in the field - suitable for all the students, but also for academics and practitioners. It covers both historical and current issues. Though pretty comprehesive, still comprehendable. In lay man language Hatch writes about most difficult issues of organization theory - structure, environment, culture, etc. are all covered, usually with some alternative perspectives (e.g. 'organizational culture' is described also from postmodern and symbolic perspectives, current books and papers are referred etc.).
Excellent!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is a wonderful textbook and much more than a textboo
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