Classical organization theory -- Neoclassical organization theory -- Human resource theory, or the organizational behavior perspective -- Modern structural organization theory -- Organizational economics theory -- Power and politics organization theory -- Theories of organizational culture and change -- Theories of organizations and environments -- Theories of organizations and society.
Summary:
A collection of the most enduring works in organization theory. The text helps students grasp important themes, perspectives and theories by describing what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development has coincided with events and changes in other fields. This text is not simply a retelling of the history of organization theory; its evolution is told through the words of the distinguished theorists themselves.
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