Book : Organization Theory Modern, Symbolic, And Postmodern.

-Titulo Original : Organization Theory Modern, Symbolic, And Postmodern Perspectives

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Oxford University Press

-Descripcion Original:

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 books 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 within their own environment. Think like a Theorist and Exercise Those Perspectives boxes then encourage students to actively theorize and evaluate, developing essential critical thinking skills and a greater understandingof the complex knowledge produced by organization theorists. By taking theory off the page, students can learn through doing and adopt a reflective 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.ONLINE RESOURCES:For Students:*Multiple-choice questionsFor Lecturers:*PowerPoint slides*Figures and tables from the book*Lecturers guide*Additional case studies Review The most useful introductory text on organization theory there is.--Ian Storer, Sheffield Hallam UniversityA text that will genuinely help a student be an organization theorist.--Gemma Donnelly-Cox, Trinity College DublinThis is an excellent textbook.--Marco Berti, University of Technology, SydneyVery good, very accessible, very relevant.--Beryl Bellman, California State University Los Angeles About the Author Mary Jo Hatch is the C. Coleman McGehee Eminent Scholars Research Professor of Banking and Commerce, Emerita, at the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia. Her research has been published in the Harvard Business Review, California Management Review, Academy of Management Review,European Journal of Marketing, Human Relations, and Strategic Organization.