This practical, management-oriented text blends theory with real-world examples to help students grasp the complexities of organizational theory. Among the new features that have been added to the third edition are essential concepts illustrated with examples from publications such as "The Wall Street Journal", "Business Week" and "Forbes"; 10 new case studies of well-known corporations; a revised chapter on strategy including new material on types of strategy, strategic dimensions, Porter's competitive strategies and Miller's integrative framework; a discussion of the effect of computer and management information systems in the field; a consideration of tactics for implementing change; an exploration of innovative organization; and an examination of network structure.
- ISBN10 1740095456
- ISBN13 9781740095457
- Publish Date 22 May 2003 (first published January 1989)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 July 2012
- Publish Country AU
- Publisher Pearson Higher Education
- Imprint Prentice-Hall (Australia)
- Edition 4th edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 503
- Language English