Organization theory and design - Daft, Richard L (Cincinnati, Ohio : South-Western College Pub., 2001)
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 -- Manufacturing and service technologies -- Information technology and knowledge management -- Internal design elements. Organization size, life cycle, and control -- Organizational culture and ethical values -- Innovation and change -- Managing dynamic processes. Decision making processes -- Conflict, power, and politics -- Contemporary trends in organization design -- Integrative cases
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Keywords: Organization; Organizational sociology -- Case studies; Organizational Culture; Organizations; Case Reports