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1	Organization Theory and Design more books like this by Richard L Daft Richard Daft's best-selling text, ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN, integrates the most recent thinking about organizations, classic ideas and theories, and real world practice, in a way that is interesting and enjoyable for students. Throughout the text, detailed examples illustrate how companies are coping in the rapidly changing, highly ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $36.25! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Leadership in Organizations more books like this by Gary A Yukl The most comprehensive survey of major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in organizations with practical suggestions for improving skills. Balancing theory and research with applications, the book addresses controversies and differing viewpoints about leadership effectiveness with a focus on the question of what ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.29! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Organizations: Behavior, Structure, Processes more books like this by James L Gibson Managing people and their behavior in organizations is one of the most challenging tasks anyone could face. Gibson's "Organizations: Behavior, Structure, Processes, Thirteenth Edition", presents theories, research results, and applications that focus on managing organizational behavior in small, large, and global organizations. It is organized and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Organization Theory: Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives more books like this by Mary Jo Hatch This text offers a comprehensive and original introduction to organization theory and is designed to provide an evenhanded, balanced appreciation of the different perspectives that have contributed to our knowledge about organizations. The text's approach is pluralist, reflecting the diverse nature of organizational theory as a field of study ... see all copies from $23.30! new only from $53.58! \| SVS
5	Organizations: Rational, Natural & Open Systems more books like this by W Scott Appropriate for courses in Organizations in Sociology and Political Science departments and in Management and Administration programs. Also suitable as a secondary text in courses on Organizations and Public Policy or Public Administration. This clear, intellectually engaging introduction reviews the field of organization studies-its past, its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.99! \| first editions
6	The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to & for Our Leaders more books like this by IRA Chaleff For every leader there are dozens of followers working closely with them. This book speaks to those followers and gives them the insights and tools for being effective partners with their leaders. It is a guide that can be kept on a bookshelf and referred to repeatedly when confronted with the challenges of supporting and, at times, correcting a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.21! \| SVS
7	Organizations: Structures, Processes, and Outcomes more books like this by Richard H Hall Based upon classical and contemporary theory and empirical research, this book forms a sociological analysis of organizations, focusing on the impacts that organizations have upon individuals and society. It has been rewritten to be more accessible to readers and to update coverage while retaining the features that have brought it widespread ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| SVS
8	Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural and Open Systems Perspectives more books like this by Professor W Richard Scott, Gerald F Davis For advanced undergraduate courses on organizations, sociology of organizations, organizations & management, and organization theory. Courses can be found in the departments of sociology, business and public administration departments. Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural and Open Systems 1/e, covers the early history of organization ... see all copies from $66.09! new only from $78.50! \| SVS
9	Exit, Voice, and Loyalty: Responses to Decline in Firms, Organizations, and States more books like this by Albert O Hirschman An innovator in contemporary thought on economic and political development looks here at decline rather than growth. Albert O. Hirschman makes a basic distinction between alternative ways of reacting to deterioration in business firms and, in general, to dissatisfaction with organizations: one-exit-is for the member to quit the organization or for ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $20.25! \| SVS
10	Work Is Hell more books like this by Matt Groening, Wendy Wolf (Editor) The popular underground comic creator of Life in Hell and author of the recent Love is Hell now takes on the one subject everyone needs to laugh about; the nine-to-five, modern office war-zone of work. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Social Psychology of Organizations more books like this by Daniel Katz, Robert Louis Kahn Analyzes the essential problems of human organizations—the motivation to work, the resolution of conflict, the exercise of leadership, and the creation of organizational change. Examines the relations between organizations and their environments, the effect of organizational demands and opportunities on individual health, and the ... see all copies from $12.95! new only from $107.96! \| first editions
12 view cover	Writers on Organizations more books like this by Derek Salman Pugh Long a best-seller, this eagerly awaited sixth edition offers an illuminating overview of the field of organizations studies trough the views of leading writers whose ideas are presently the subject of much interest and debate. Derek S. Pugh and David J. Hickson do a masterful job of capturing the essence of each writer's contribution to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.18! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Institutions and Organizations more books like this by Professor W Richard Scott 'Scott's work provides an excellent introductory guide and will serve as an able companion during initial explorations' - Information Technology & People Thoroughly revised and expanded, Institutions and Organizations provides a comprehensive overview of the institutionalist approach to organization theory. W Richard Scott presents an historical ... see all copies from $19.00! new only from $144.88! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Social Psychology of Organizing more books like this by Dr. Karl E Weick THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF ORGANIZING represents one of the crucial texts in the development of organization management thinking. Weick offers up insights on how to address change and how to manage employees through it, arguing that the manager must remain the center of stability. From that basic truth, Weick illustrates the complexity in any ... see all copies from $42.50! new only from $183.73!
15 view cover	Leadership in Education: Organizational Theory for the Practitioner more books like this by Russ Marion For courses in Organizational Theory and Leadership Theory. This text introduces the pivotal theories of organizational leadership behavior in a direct, comprehensive manner. By design, it is written to challenge, change and expand the leadership behaviors of students. Clearly organized, it exposes readers to Closed Systems theories from the ... see all copies from $40.00! new only from $62.65!
16	Real Power: The Stages of Personal Power in Organizations more books like this by Janet Hagberg see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.25! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Sociological Paradigms and Organisational Analysis: Elements of the Sociology of Corporate Life more books like this by Professor Gibson Burrell see all copies from $51.82! new only from $51.82!
18	Modern Organizations more books like this by Dr. Amitai Etzioni see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.99!
19 view cover	Real Power: Stages of Personal Power in Organizations more books like this by Janet Hagberg see all copies from $24.12! new only from $61.61! \| first editions
20 view cover	Institutions and Organizations: Ideas and Interests more books like this by Professor W Richard Scott The bestselling Institutions and Organizations remains the key source for a comprehensive overview of the institutionalist approach to organization theory. The author presents: an historical overview of the theoretical literature; an integrative analysis of current institutional approaches, and a review of empirical research related to ... see all copies from $33.15! new only from $33.15!
21 view cover	Understanding Sport Organizations: The Application of Organization Theory more books like this by Trevor Slack This is a text for students on Sport Management Courses, and a reference for sport administrators and managers. It aims to provide the reader with a greater understanding of the issues and theoretical construction behind sport organisations. Case studies and profiles allow reader to apply knowledge from each chapter to a real life example. It ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $52.00! \| SVS
22 view cover	Ethical Practice of Psychology in Organizations more books like this by Rodney L Lowman (Editor) The first edition of this popular casebook reflected the complexities and increasing litigiousness of the modern workplace and was designed to stimulate thought and discussion about ethical practice in industrial and organizational psychology. Since the book was published, the "APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for Psychologists" has been ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.00!
23 view cover	Organizing and Organizations more books like this by Professor David B P Sims, Dr. Stephen Fineman, Dr. Yiannis Gabriel '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' - Leadership and Organization Development Engaging with the ... see all copies from $14.54! new only from $52.64!
24 view cover	New Directions for Organization Theory: Problems and Prospects more books like this by Jeffrey Pfeffer This is a comprehensive analysis of the present state of organization theory. The author traces the evolution and particularly the more recent history of the field, and its scope and content. He then considers the relevant literature organized by major issues and concepts. Jeffrey Pfeffer makes the point that the world of organizations the book ... see all copies from $37.95! new only from $72.64! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Sociology of Organizations: An Anthology of Contemporary Theory and Research more books like this by Amy S Wharton Amy S. Wharton's anthology provides an overview of contemporary theory and research in the sociology of organizations. Three features of this book are particularly distinctive. It places an emphasis on sociological content. Although the readings reflect the multidisciplinarity and breadth of the organizations area, this anthology gives primary ... see all copies from $38.00! new only from $61.27!

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