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Organization Theory

Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives

Mary Jo Hatch author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:15th Mar '18

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Organization Theory offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of organizations and organizing processes. Through the unique three-perspective approach, students are challenged to explain, explore, and evaluate organizational theory, drawing on their own experiences as well as the book's diverse practical examples. The fourth edition includes a host of new learning features, which examine the practicality of theorizing and encourage students to broaden their intellectual reach. 'Theory to Practice' boxes and case studies highlight organizing processes in a range of settings, either through real-life, business examples or through exercises that encourage students to apply the theory to organizations they know or organizing experiences of their own. 'Think like a Theorist' and 'Exercise Those Perspectives' boxes then encourage students to actively theorize and evaluate, developing essential critical thinking skills and a greater understanding of the complex knowledge with which organization theorists grapple. By taking theory off the page, students can learn through doing and adopt a reflexive stance to the world around them. Mary Jo Hatch draws on her extensive experience in the field to produce a trusted and accessible introduction to the subject that provides academic depth, engaging pedagogy, and a practical focus. This book is accompanied by a collection of online resources: For students: Multiple-choice questions For lecturers: PowerPoint slides Figures and tables from the book Lecturers' guide Additional case studies

The most useful introductory text on organization theory there is. * Ian Storer, Sheffield Hallam University *
A text that will genuinely help a student be an organization theorist. * Gemma Donnelly-Cox, Trinity College Dublin *
The comprehensiveness of the approach is beyond question. * Dr Sandra Pereira, University of Warwick *
This is an excellent textbook. * Dr Marco Berti, University of Technology, Sydney *
Very good, very accessible, very relevant. * Dr Beryl Bellman, California State University Los Angeles *

ISBN: 9780198723981

Dimensions: 247mm x 189mm x 22mm

Weight: 744g

440 pages

4th Revised edition