Luhman John Teta - Key Concepts In Organization Theory - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: From agency theory to power and politics this indispensable guide to the key concepts of organization theory is your compass as you navigate through the often complex and abstract theories about the design and functioning of organizations. Designed to complement and elucidate your textbook or reading list as well as introduce you to concepts that some courses neglect this historical and interdisciplinary account of the field: - Helps you understand the basics of organization theory - Allows you to check your understanding of specific concepts - Fills in any gaps left by your course reading and - Is a powerful revision tool Each entry is consistently structured providing a definition of the concept and why it's important to theory and practice followed by a summary of current debates and a list of further reading. This companion will provide you with the nuts and bolts of an understanding that will serve you not just in your organization studies course but throughout your degree and beyond. Key concepts include: agency theory; business strategy; corporate governance; decision making; environmental uncertainty; globalization; industrial democracy; organizational change; stakeholder theory; storytelling and narrative research; technology and organization structure.
Title: Key Concepts In Organization Theory
Author(s): Luhman John Teta
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Barcode: 9781847875532
Pages: 192 Pages
Publication Date: 10/1/2012
Series: Sage Key Concepts Series
Category: Organizational Theory & Behaviour