Classics of Organization Theory
- ISBN-10
- 1305688058
- ISBN-13
- 9781305688056
- Series
- Classics of Organization Theory
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 496
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-01-06
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Authors
- Jay M. Shafritz, J. Steven Ott, Yong Suk Jang
Description
Compiled by three of the most influential authors in the field, CLASSICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY, Eighth Edition is a collection of the most enduring works in organization theory. To help students grasp important themes, perspectives, and theories, the authors describe what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development has coincided with events and changes in other fields. This highly acclaimed reader is not simply a retelling of the history of organization theory; its evolution is told through the words of the distinguished theorists themselves. The readings in this edition have been thoroughly reviewed and updated. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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