Writers On Organizations
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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For anyone seeking to understand the intellectual foundations of modern organizational theory, Writers on Organizations is an indispensable compass through the dense landscape of management thought. This landmark anthology, now in its second edition under the Penguin Modern Management imprint, presents concise, authoritative summaries of the most influential thinkers and theorists who have shaped our understanding of how organizations work — from the classical structures of bureaucracy to the complexities of human relations and decision-making. Authored by D. S. Pugh, D. J. Hickson, and C. R. Hinings — three of the most respected scholars from the renowned Aston Programme in organizational research — the volume synthesizes decades of diverse and often competing perspectives into a remarkably accessible and intellectually rigorous format. Each entry distills the core arguments of a major theorist, making the book an essential bridge between academic scholarship and practical management understanding. Whether you are a student, practitioner, or seasoned academic, this volume will leave you questioning which organizational theorist you have been unknowingly following all along.
Author: D. S. Pugh, D. J. Hickson And C. R. Hinings
Format: Paperback
Genre: Business & economics
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone seeking to understand the intellectual foundations of modern organizational theory, Writers on Organizations is an indispensable compass through the dense landscape of management thought. This landmark anthology, now in its second edition under the Penguin Modern Management imprint, presents concise, authoritative summaries of the most influential thinkers and theorists who have shaped our understanding of how organizations work — from the classical structures of bureaucracy to the complexities of human relations and decision-making. Authored by D. S. Pugh, D. J. Hickson, and C. R. Hinings — three of the most respected scholars from the renowned Aston Programme in organizational research — the volume synthesizes decades of diverse and often competing perspectives into a remarkably accessible and intellectually rigorous format. Each entry distills the core arguments of a major theorist, making the book an essential bridge between academic scholarship and practical management understanding. Whether you are a student, practitioner, or seasoned academic, this volume will leave you questioning which organizational theorist you have been unknowingly following all along.