Editorial Reviews
Book Description
There are two very contrasting approaches to reading this book and learning about organizational design. The more traditional approach is to read the book, and then use the OrgCon on cases and applications. The second approach is to begin with the OrgCon software and only examine the book as you find it helpful. Which approach is better? It is your choice, not ours. In our experience, students in organizational design prefer to start with the OrgCon and a case, rather than with the book itself. Readers who have more background in organization theory and design usually examine the book first. There are numerous changes in the third edition. The literature review in each chapter has been updated. The information processing approach is strengthened and applied more comprehensively as the theoretical underpinnings. Throughout we have rewritten the text beyond normal editing in an attempt to make the presentation clearer and easier to read.
Book Info
Text surveys the literature on organizational design and develops the theoretical framework of multiple contingency organizational design. Examines a variety of existing organizational situations, and provides the structure and analysis to diagnose and assess what can be done to have a more efficient and effective organization. Previous edition: c1998.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Strategic Organizational Diagnosis and Design : The Dynamics of Fit (Information and Organization Design Series),Richard M. Burton,Borge Obel,Springer,1402076851,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Corporate culture,Management - General,Negotiating,Organization,Organizational Behavior,Psychology, Industrial,Strategic Planning,Business & Economics / Systems & Planning,Organizational theory & behaviour
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