The Structuring of Organizations: A Synthesis of the Research
- ISBN-10
- 0138537712
- ISBN-13
- 9780138537715
- Category
- Industrial organization
- Pages
- 512
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1979
- Author
- Henry Mintzberg
Description
Presents methods and examples of organizational structure using empirical literature to describe how organizations structure themselves. The book discusses the nature of managerial work, strategy formation process and issues associated with each type of structure.
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- 1979
- 512 pages
- Paperback
- Prentice-Hall
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