Organization Theory: Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives
- ISBN-10
- 0198723989
- ISBN-13
- 9780198723981
- Series
- Organization Theory
- Category
- Corporate culture
- Pages
- 440
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-03-15
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Mary Jo Hatch
Description
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 asthe 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, businessexamples 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 criticalthinking 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
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Other editions
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- 2013
- 351 pages
- Paperback
- Oxford University Press
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- 2011-03-24
- 327 pages
- Paperback
- Oxford University Press
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- 1995-05-18
- 224 pages
- Ebook
- Oxford University Press
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