Organization Theory and Design

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Pub. Date: 1991-11-01
Publisher(s): West Group
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Summary

This comprehensive version of the book above.

Author Biography

Richard Daft received his M.B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He is the Ralph Owen Professor of Management at Vanderbilt University

Table of Contents

Introduction to Organizations
Organizations and Organization Theory
Organizational Purpose and Structural Design
Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness
Fundamentals of Organization Structure
Open System Design Elements
The External Environment
Interorganizational Relationships
The International Environment and Organization Design
Internal Design Elements
Manufacturing and Service Technologies
Information Technology and Control
Organization Size, Life Cycle and Decline
Managing Dynamic Processes
Organizational Culture and Ethical Values
Innovation and Change
Decision Making Processes
Conflict, Power, and Politics
Integrative Cases
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