theories & images Staber, Udo H. creator text bibliography enk London SAGE 2013 monographic eng

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vii, 268 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. "Understanding Organizations: Theories and Images introduces students to the key principles of understanding, designing, and managing organizations in an accessible and practical way. The book provides a conceptual toolkit containing the essential models, theories and concepts needed for working in, managing and evaluating organizations. Key Features: Insightful anecdotes discuss how for- and not-for profit organizations fit within our current society from a social and economic perspective ; Theoretical framework and multi-perspective approach focuses on economics, institutionalism and evolution theory highlighting the relationship between organizations, employees and the broader society ; Research-focused approach analyses organizational phenomena in light of recent studies. This textbook is ideal for undergraduates and postgraduates studying general management, organizational theory, organizational design, and organizational sociology."--Publisher's website Introduction: Organizations Matter -- Theorizing Organizations -- Contexts and Environments -- Space and Spatiality -- Time and Temporality -- Structure and Structuring -- Knowledge and Understanding -- Conclusion: Private Problems and Public Issues Udo Staber Includes bibliographical references and index Organizational behavior Associations, institutions, etc 9781849207409 (hbk.) 1849207402 (hbk.) 1849207410 (pbk.) 9781849207416 (pbk.) 1446263959 9781446263952 UMP 150727 20251125100136.0 vtls000090344