Organization theory & design /
Daft, Richard L,
Organization theory & design / [print] Organization theory and design Richard L. Daft. - 11th edition. - Mason, Ohio : South-Western Cengage Learning, 2013. - xviii, 669 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
PART 1: Introduction to organizations -- 1. Organizations and organization theory -- PennsylvaniaRT 2: Organizational purpose and structured design -- 2. Strategy, organization design, and effectiveness -- 3. Fundamentals of organization structure -- PennsylvaniaRT 3: Open system design elements -- 4. The external environment -- 5. Inter organizational relationships -- 6. Designing organizations for the international environment -- PennsylvaniaRT 4: Internal design elements -- 7. Manufacturing and service technologies -- 8. Using information technology for control and coordination -- 9. Organization size, life cycle, and decline -- PennsylvaniaRT 5: Managing dynamic processes -- 10. Organizational culture and ethical values -- 11. Innovation and change -- 12. Decision-making processes -- 13. Conflict, power, and politics.
You'll see first hand how well-known organizations cope and even thrive within today's rapidly changing, highly competitiveive, international environment. Featured organizations include BP, Disney/Pixar, Volvo, Barnes and Noble, and Cisco Systems. Fascinating detailed examples, contemporary case studies and proven learning featues brings organizational concepts to life while helping you develop the skills and insights that will leave you well equipped to meet the challenges of today's business world.
9781111221294
2012931503
Organization.
HD31.D124.D348 2013 HD31
Organization theory & design / [print] Organization theory and design Richard L. Daft. - 11th edition. - Mason, Ohio : South-Western Cengage Learning, 2013. - xviii, 669 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
PART 1: Introduction to organizations -- 1. Organizations and organization theory -- PennsylvaniaRT 2: Organizational purpose and structured design -- 2. Strategy, organization design, and effectiveness -- 3. Fundamentals of organization structure -- PennsylvaniaRT 3: Open system design elements -- 4. The external environment -- 5. Inter organizational relationships -- 6. Designing organizations for the international environment -- PennsylvaniaRT 4: Internal design elements -- 7. Manufacturing and service technologies -- 8. Using information technology for control and coordination -- 9. Organization size, life cycle, and decline -- PennsylvaniaRT 5: Managing dynamic processes -- 10. Organizational culture and ethical values -- 11. Innovation and change -- 12. Decision-making processes -- 13. Conflict, power, and politics.
You'll see first hand how well-known organizations cope and even thrive within today's rapidly changing, highly competitiveive, international environment. Featured organizations include BP, Disney/Pixar, Volvo, Barnes and Noble, and Cisco Systems. Fascinating detailed examples, contemporary case studies and proven learning featues brings organizational concepts to life while helping you develop the skills and insights that will leave you well equipped to meet the challenges of today's business world.
9781111221294
2012931503
Organization.
HD31.D124.D348 2013 HD31