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Organizations

Rational, Natural, and Open Systems (5th Edition)

By W. Richard Scott

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| Paperback | 9780130165596

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This broad, balanced introduction to organizational studies enables the reader to compare and contrast different approaches to the study of organizations. This book is a valuable tool for the reader, as we are all intertwined with organizations in one form or another. Numerous other disciContinue

This broad, balanced introduction to organizational studies enables the reader to compare and contrast different approaches to the study of organizations. This book is a valuable tool for the reader, as we are all intertwined with organizations in one form or another. Numerous other disciplines besides sociology are addressed in this book, including economics, political science, strategy and management theory. Topic areas discussed in this book are the importance of organizations; defining organizations; organizations as rational, natural, and open systems; environments, strategies, and structures of organizations; and organizations and society. For those employed in fields where knowledge of organizational theory is necessary, including sociology, anthropology, cognitive psychology, industrial engineering, managers in corporations and international business, and business strategists.

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  • Excellent introduction to Organizational Studies

    This is a balanced introduction to organizational studies that covers most major topics. The author assumes the reader has no background knowledge, and writes simply and clearly, making this an excellent starting point for those who wish to learn about the field.
    Every chapter starts with a concise ... (continue)

    This is a balanced introduction to organizational studies that covers most major topics. The author assumes the reader has no background knowledge, and writes simply and clearly, making this an excellent starting point for those who wish to learn about the field.
    Every chapter starts with a concise and succinct quotation that summarizes the gist of the writings that follows.

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  • English Books
  • Paperback 430 Pages
  • Edition: 5
  • ISBN-10: 013016559X
  • ISBN-13: 9780130165596
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall
  • Pub date: Jul 09, 2002
  • Dimensions: 1484 mm x 968 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
  • Also available as: Hardcover and Others
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