Starting Points - Intellectual and Institutional Foundations of Organization Theory

Reviews the first 120+ years of organization theory, examining its development from the sociology of organizations and management theory.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Understanding organizations ¿ the beginnings; 3. Managing organizations ¿ the classics; 4. Understanding organizations ¿ the establishment of an approach; 5. Comparative management ¿ no one best way; 6. Conclusions.

Summary

This Element is for all those interested in the development of organization theory and its relevance to today. It is particularly aimed at graduate students and advanced undergraduates but it is relevant to all of those who wish to understand the trajectory of this important subject.

Product details

• Authors: Bob Hinings, Bob (University of Alberta) Hinings, Bob (University of Alberta) Meyer Hinings, Hinings Bob, Renate Meyer, Renate (Wirtschaftsuniversitat Wien Meyer, Renate E. (Wirtschaftsuniversitat Wien Meyer, Meyer Renate E.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9781108709323
• ISBN: 978-1-108-70932-3
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Organization Theory; Elements in Organization Theor; Elements in Organization Theory
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior, Organizational theory & behaviour, Organizational theory and behaviour