Organization Theory Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives
Synopsis
Organization Theory offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of organizations and organizing processes. Through the unique three-perspective approach, students are challenged to explain, explore, and evaluate organizational theory, drawing on their own experiences as well as the book's diverse practical examples.The fourth edition includes a host of new learning features, which examine the practicality of theorizing and encourage students to broaden their intellectual reach. 'Theory to Practice' boxes and case studies highlight organizing processes in a range of settings, either through real-life, business examples or through exercises that encourage students to apply the theory to organizations they know or organizing experiences of their own. 'Think like a Theorist' and 'Exercise Those Perspectives'
boxes then encourage students to actively theorize and evaluate, developing essential critical thinking skills and a greater understanding of the complex knowledge with which organization theorists grapple. By taking theory off the page, students can learn through doing and adopt a reflexive stance
to the world around them.
Mary Jo Hatch draws on her extensive experience in the field to produce a trusted and accessible introduction to the subject that provides academic depth, engaging pedagogy, and a practical focus.
This book is accompanied by a collection of online resources:
For students:
Multiple-choice questions
For lecturers:
PowerPoint slides
Figures and tables from the book
Lecturers' guide
Additional case studies
Book details
- Author:
- Mary Jo Hatch
- ISBN:
- 9780192523051
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780192513069, 9780198723981, 9780192513069, 9780198723981
- Publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2022-12-15
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2018
- Copyright by:
- Mary Jo Hatch
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Business and Finance, Nonfiction, Sociology