TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hatch,Mary Jo
ED  - Oxford University Press.
TI  - Organization theory: modern, symbolic, and postmodern perspectives 
SN  - 0198774907
AV  - HD58.7 .H4 1997
PY  - 1997///
CY  - Oxford, New York
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - Organizational behavior
KW  - Organizational sociology
KW  - Organization
KW  - Comportement organisationnel
KW  - Sociologie des organisations
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Why study organization theory? -- Histories, metaphors and perspectives in organization theory -- The environment of organization -- Strategy and goals -- Technology -- Organizational social structure -- Organizational culture -- The physical structure of organizations -- Organizational decision making, power and politics -- Conflict and contradiction in organizations -- Control and ideology in organizations -- Organizational change and learning -- Index
N2  - "Organization Theory offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of organizations and provides an even-handed appreciation of the different perspectives that have contributed to our knowledge of organizations." "In order to aid learning the text provides many diagrammatical and conceptual models and each chapter includes a summary, a list of key terms, and pointers to further reading. Organization Theory is essential reading for all courses on organization theory and organizational analysis at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It will also be useful for courses on organizational behavior, the sociology of work, and human resource management."--Jacket
ER  -