| Title : | Organizing and organizations | | Material Type: | printed text | | Authors: | Stephen Fineman, Author ; David Sims, Author ; Yiannis Gabriel, Author | | Edition statement: | 3rd edition | | Publisher: | London : SAGE | | Publication Date: | 2005 | | Pagination: | xii, 458 p. | | Layout: | ill (b & w) | | Size: | 24 cm | | ISBN (or other code): | 978-1-4129-0130-7 | | General note: | 'An excellent introductory text ...it provides a concise and well-written coverage of the main concepts in organizational behaviour. The combination of case studies and discussion of theoretical issues is well structured and provides the reader with a good framework for further reading' - Jo Bryce, Leadership and Organization Development Journal | | Class number: | 302.35 | | Abstract: | Engaging with the highs and lows of organizational life, this Third Edition of an established textbook consolidates and builds on the strengths of previous editions. It will be welcomed by undergraduate and postgraduate students alike. The latest key concepts, research and literature are explained. Challenging, real life, scenarios are presented; readers are encouraged to use them to produce their own approaches to organizational problems. Throughout, the book's clear structure and informal delivery support its readability.This Third Edition includes: - new chapters and case studies that explore virtuality, motivation, innovation and knowledge management - an extended and updated thesaurus - an expanded Reading On Section at the end of each chapter This textbook will provide excellent support to students of management, organizational behaviour and the psychology and sociology of organizations. | | Contents note: | Preface to the Current Edition; Preface to the First Edition; 1. Introduction: organization and Organizing; 2. Entering and Leaving; 3. Lifelong learning; 4. Motives and motivating; 5. Rules are Rules; 6. Buildings and Organizing; 7. Leading; 8. Politics and Deals; 9. Us and Them; 10. Being different?; 11. Morals; 12. Greening; 13. Machines and Routines; 14. Feelings; 15. Sex; 16. Serious joking; 17. Virtuality; 18. Career shifts; 19. Producing and Consuming; 20. Working and Living; 21. Learning and Organizing in Uncertain Times; Thesaurus; Bibliography; Index. |
Organizing and organizations [printed text] / Stephen Fineman, Author ; David Sims, Author ; Yiannis Gabriel, Author . - 3rd edition . - London : SAGE, 2005 . - xii, 458 p. : ill (b & w) ; 24 cm. ISBN : 978-1-4129-0130-7 'An excellent introductory text ...it provides a concise and well-written coverage of the main concepts in organizational behaviour. The combination of case studies and discussion of theoretical issues is well structured and provides the reader with a good framework for further reading' - Jo Bryce, Leadership and Organization Development Journal | Class number: | 302.35 | | Abstract: | Engaging with the highs and lows of organizational life, this Third Edition of an established textbook consolidates and builds on the strengths of previous editions. It will be welcomed by undergraduate and postgraduate students alike. The latest key concepts, research and literature are explained. Challenging, real life, scenarios are presented; readers are encouraged to use them to produce their own approaches to organizational problems. Throughout, the book's clear structure and informal delivery support its readability.This Third Edition includes: - new chapters and case studies that explore virtuality, motivation, innovation and knowledge management - an extended and updated thesaurus - an expanded Reading On Section at the end of each chapter This textbook will provide excellent support to students of management, organizational behaviour and the psychology and sociology of organizations. | | Contents note: | Preface to the Current Edition; Preface to the First Edition; 1. Introduction: organization and Organizing; 2. Entering and Leaving; 3. Lifelong learning; 4. Motives and motivating; 5. Rules are Rules; 6. Buildings and Organizing; 7. Leading; 8. Politics and Deals; 9. Us and Them; 10. Being different?; 11. Morals; 12. Greening; 13. Machines and Routines; 14. Feelings; 15. Sex; 16. Serious joking; 17. Virtuality; 18. Career shifts; 19. Producing and Consuming; 20. Working and Living; 21. Learning and Organizing in Uncertain Times; Thesaurus; Bibliography; Index. |
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