Synopses & Reviews
This book provides the most current, thorough, and contemporary account of the factors affecting the organizational design process, making important organization theories accessible and interesting. It addresses the many issues and problems that are involved in managing the process of organizational change and transformation, providing direct and clear managerial implications. Topics covered in this comprehensive book are the organization and its environment; organizational design; organizational change; and finally, interesting case studies that illustrate the concepts presented. A useful book that is appropriate for managers in any organization.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness
Chapter 2 Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics
Chapter 3 Managing in a Changing Global Environment
Chapter 4 Basic Challenges of Organizational Design
Chapter 5 Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control
Chapter 6 Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination
Chapter 7 Creating and Managing Organizational Culture
Chapter 8 Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment
Chapter 9 Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology
Chapter 10 Types and Forms of Organizational Change
Chapter 11 Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death
Chapter 12 Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology
Chapter 13 Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity
Chapter 14 Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics