Organizations and Organizing

Rational, Natural and Open Systems Perspectives (International Student Edition)

W Richard Scott author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:12th Jun '17

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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 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.

ISBN: 9781138091542

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 454g

464 pages