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Organization theory : challenges and perspectives / / John McAuley, Joanne Duberley, Philip Johnson
| Organization theory : challenges and perspectives / / John McAuley, Joanne Duberley, Philip Johnson |
| Autore | McAuley John <1940-> |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2014] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (474 pages) |
| Disciplina | 302.35 |
| Soggetto topico | Organizational sociology |
| ISBN | 0-273-72444-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Cover2 -- Half title page -- Title page -- Brief contents -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Organization theory: challenges and perspectives -- Introduction -- Organization theory as discipline: placing 'Organization theory: Challenges and perspectives' in context -- Introducing the structure of 'Organization theory: Challenges and perspectives' -- Chapter 2: Organization theory: what is it, and why does it matter? -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- What is organization theory? -- What do we mean by 'theory'? -- What are organizations? -- The relationship between organization theory and human activities -- The relationship between organization theory and management practice -- Social engineering and organization theory -- Philosophical disputes and debates: explaining and understanding the diverse nature of organization theory -- Ontology and ontological positions -- How we know what exists - our epistemological position -- The truth is out there - or is it? -- Mapping some aspects of organization theory's diversity -- Positivist protagonists: the truth is out there, and we can objectively know it -- Philosophical disputes around the role of the subjective in science -- Subjectivist protagonists: the truth is in members' understandings and we can subjectively know it -- How ontological and epistemological assumptions are enacted: organization culture as a key theme in organization theory -- What this means for managers -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Chapter 3: Modernist organization theory: back to the future? -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- Modernist organization theory in context -- What is modernist organization theory?.
The historical roots of modernist organization theory -- Modernist organization theory: an overview -- General systems theory -- The basic systems of the organization: what every human system must have to survive -- The organization as clockwork -- How modernist organization theory underpins conventional understandings of the relationship between organizations and society -- Modernist themes in organizational design -- Conclusions: does modernist organization theory still provide challenges for new visions of the organization? -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Chapter 4: Neo-modernist organization theory: putting people first? -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- Neo-modernist organization theory focuses attention on the human issues in organization -- 'There is nothing as practical as a good theory' -- How Roethlisberger developed a 'practical' organization theory -- Column 1: The core contributing social sciences -- Column 2: The techniques for analysis -- Column 3: The human relations perspective -- Column 4: Contributions to business and management -- Four combinations of science, scientific technique and the human relations approach reach different parts of the organization -- The human relations school as an example of neo-modernist organization theory -- The hawthorne Studies as a classic example of applied organizational research within the human relations tradition -- How neo-modernist organization theory challenges understandings of the relationship between organizations and society -- Continuity in neo-modernist thinking -- How neo-modernist organization theory challenges understandings of organization culture -- How neo-modernist organization theory develops challenges in the design of organizations -- Industrial democracy - the neo-modernist approach. Conclusions: does neo-modernist organization theory exercise challenges for new visions of the organization? -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Chapter 5: Neo-modernist organization theory: surfing the new wave? -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- The origins of new-wave organization theories -- Control in organizations -- Three types of formal control -- The new wave in action: corporate culture and the management of cultural change -- A theoretical explanation of a possible shift in control: a new historical configuration? -- The theoretical origins of new-wave theory -- Conclusions -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Chapter 6: From classical beginnings to new-wave leadership and management: the evolution of management theory -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- Conceptualizing management -- The origins and early development of management: the classical period -- Managerialism with a human face? The human relations school and management -- Leadership in modernism and the 'new wave' -- New-wave theory and the reconfiguration of middle management -- Managerialism and new-wave management come together in the management and leadership of the public sector -- Why leaders lead and managers manage -- The implications of institutional theory for understanding management and organization -- Conclusions -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Chapter 7: Post-modernist organization theory: new organizational forms for a new millennium? -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- Post-modern organization theory in context -- What is post-modernist organization theory? -- Post-modern organization theory - an overview. Post-industrialism and the information society -- Neo-Fordism, flexible specialization and post-Fordism -- The implications of post-modernism for management and leadership -- Conclusions -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Chapter 8: Postmodernism as philosophy: the ultimate challenge to organization theory? -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- What is postmodernism? -- Postmodernism and organization theory -- Poststructuralism and postmodernism -- Three key thinkers of postmodernism -- Jacques Derrida: the linguistic turn and deconstruction -- Organizational culture -- The challenges of postmodernism to organization theory -- Postmodernism and critical theory -- Postmodernism and the spectre of relativism -- Conclusions -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Chapter 9: Reflective organization theory: symbols, meanings and interpretations -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- What it means to be reflective -- Working and acting together: symbolic interactionism -- Phenomenology and meaning -- Ethnomethodology: understanding organizational 'common sense' -- The ways in which individuals develop a sense of self in organizations -- Understanding organization culture through symbols -- Integrating different perspectives on organizational culture -- Conclusions -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Chapter 10: Reflexive organization theory: critical theory, psychoanalysis and feminist organization theory -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- The development of critical theory as a challenging perspective in organization theory -- The development of psychoanalysis as a challenging perspective in organization theory. Psychoanalysis and critical theory in action -- The challenges of critical theory and psychoanalysis for understanding the individual, the group and the organization -- Conclusions -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Chapter 11: Perspectives and challenges -- Introduction -- Learning outcomes -- Structure of the chapter -- Comparing the different perspectives -- The paradigm debate -- The practical utility of organization theory -- Conclusions -- Concluding grid -- Suggested further reading -- Discussion questions -- References -- Index. |
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| Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2014] | ||
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Understanding management research [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction to epistemology / / Phil Johnson and Joanne Duberley
| Understanding management research [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction to epistemology / / Phil Johnson and Joanne Duberley |
| Autore | Johnson Phil <1955-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : SAGE, 2000 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (225 p.) |
| Disciplina | 658.0072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DuberleyJoanne |
| Soggetto topico |
Industrial management -- Research -- Methodology
Knowledge, Theory of Management Management -- Research -- Methodology Methodology Research |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-4462-3061-9
0-85702-018-8 1-280-37040-8 9786610370405 1-4129-3255-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 - Introduction - The Importance of Epistemology in Management Research; Chapter 2 - Positivist Epistemology - The Search for Foundations?; Chapter 3 - Positivism - The Management Mainstream?; Chapter 4 - Conventionalist Epistemology - The Socialization of Science?; Chapter 5 - Postmodernist Epistemology - Relativism Unleashed?; Chapter 6 - Critical Theory and Management - The Return of Rationalism and the Promise of Progress?; Chapter 7 - Pragmatism and Critical Realism - Transcending Descartes' Either/Or?
Chapter 8 - Conclusions - A More Reflexive Approach towards Management ResearchReferences; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910449922103321 |
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Johnson Phil <1955->
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| London, : SAGE, 2000 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Understanding management research [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction to epistemology / / Phil Johnson and Joanne Duberley
| Understanding management research [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction to epistemology / / Phil Johnson and Joanne Duberley |
| Autore | Johnson Phil <1955-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : SAGE, 2000 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (vii, 216 p.) : ill |
| Disciplina | 658.0072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DuberleyJoanne |
| Soggetto topico | Management - Research - Methodology |
| ISBN |
1-4462-3061-9
0-85702-018-8 1-280-37040-8 9786610370405 1-4129-3255-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 - Introduction - The Importance of Epistemology in Management Research; Chapter 2 - Positivist Epistemology - The Search for Foundations?; Chapter 3 - Positivism - The Management Mainstream?; Chapter 4 - Conventionalist Epistemology - The Socialization of Science?; Chapter 5 - Postmodernist Epistemology - Relativism Unleashed?; Chapter 6 - Critical Theory and Management - The Return of Rationalism and the Promise of Progress?; Chapter 7 - Pragmatism and Critical Realism - Transcending Descartes' Either/Or?
Chapter 8 - Conclusions - A More Reflexive Approach towards Management ResearchReferences; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910783791003321 |
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Johnson Phil <1955->
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| London, : SAGE, 2000 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Understanding management research : an introduction to epistemology / / Phil Johnson and Joanne Duberley
| Understanding management research : an introduction to epistemology / / Phil Johnson and Joanne Duberley |
| Autore | Johnson Phil |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; Thousand Oaks, : SAGE Publications, 2000 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (vii, 216 p.) : ill |
| Disciplina | 658.0072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DuberleyJoanne |
| Soggetto topico |
Management - Research - Methodology
Industrial management - Research - Methodology Knowledge, Theory of |
| ISBN |
1-4462-3061-9
0-85702-018-8 1-280-37040-8 9786610370405 1-4129-3255-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 - Introduction - The Importance of Epistemology in Management Research; Chapter 2 - Positivist Epistemology - The Search for Foundations?; Chapter 3 - Positivism - The Management Mainstream?; Chapter 4 - Conventionalist Epistemology - The Socialization of Science?; Chapter 5 - Postmodernist Epistemology - Relativism Unleashed?; Chapter 6 - Critical Theory and Management - The Return of Rationalism and the Promise of Progress?; Chapter 7 - Pragmatism and Critical Realism - Transcending Descartes' Either/Or?
Chapter 8 - Conclusions - A More Reflexive Approach towards Management ResearchReferences; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910826217603321 |
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Johnson Phil
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| London ; ; Thousand Oaks, : SAGE Publications, 2000 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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