The structure of an organization is central to its performance. In this text, Richard Butler explores current concepts of organizational design and relates them to the latest theories about strategic decision-making. He integrates many strands of organizational and management theory into a single model which can be applied internationally and to any kind of organization. The book emphasizes that organizational design needs to strike a balance between too tight and too loose a structure in order to achieve both adaptability and efficiency. Within the model, the author covers topics such as the organization of technology, strategy, effectiveness, departmentalization, power and coalition management, reward systems and learning. He also discusses aspects of co-operatives, voluntary organizations and Japanese management methods.
- ISBN10 0415053315
- ISBN13 9780415053310
- Publish Date 7 March 1991
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 304
- Language English