Organizations in the Network Age

This book, originally published in 1996, reveals that since computers had become increasingly linked in networks which span the world, information could be transmitted instantaneously to all parts of the organization. It describes the experiences of six organizations and draws lessons which apply very widely.

List of contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction 2. The Travel Company – A Branch Automation System in a Travel Company 3. Scotrail – ‘Omega’: A Network-Based Administrative Reorganization 4. The Library Network 5. General Insurance – A Network Linking Branches and Head Office in Insurance 6. The Scottish Ambulance Service – Computerization and Rationalization in a Public Service 7. Kwik-Fit – An Electronic Point of Sale System in a Retail Chain 8. The Process of Change 9. Changes to Structure, Control and Work Organization 10. Conclusions. Bibliography. Index.

About the author

David Boddy and Nicky Gunson

Summary

This book, originally published in 1996, reveals that since computers had become increasingly linked in networks which span the world, information could be transmitted instantaneously to all parts of the organization. It describes the experiences of six organizations and draws lessons which apply very widely.

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Reviews from the original publication:
‘In addition to the timeliness of the book, the other major strengths are the detailed and extensive original primary data and analysis.’
David Preece, The Business School, University of Portsmouth
‘This book addresses a key issue of contemporary concern for both organizational practitioners and academics.’
Dr Ian McLoughlin, Brunel University

Product details

• Authors: David Boddy, David Gunson Boddy, Nicky Gunson, Gunson Nicky
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781032197302
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3219730-2
• No. of pages: 286
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Business & Economics / General, Organizational theory & behaviour, Research & development management, Organizational theory and behaviour, Computer networking & communications, Research and development management, Computer networking and communications