Organizations: Rational, Natural, and Open Systems

An Introduction To The Study Of Organizations Where Sociological Approaches Are Emphasized, But Multidisciplinary Contributions Are Incorporated. The Three Perspectives, Rational, Natural And Open Systems Are Used.*new-strengthens Emphasis On Conflict And Political Views Of Organizations (chapter 3). *new-expands Coverage Of The New Institutionalism In Organizational Analysis (chapter 6-8). *new-gives More Attention To Feminist Forms Of Organizations And Feminist Analysis Of Inequity In Organizations (chapters 7 & 12). *new-offers A Description And Analysis Of Both Total Quality Management Reforms (chapter 13) And The Increased Utilization Of Networks And Strategic Alliances (chapter 10). *new-increases Focus On The Externalization Of Work-downsizing, Outsourcing, And De-integration. *new-discusses The Origin Of New Populations Of Organizations And Industries (chapter 7). *new-examines The Most Recent Studies Of On The Social Shaping Of Technology (chapter 9). *guides Readers Through A Comprehensive Intellectual Framework For Categorizing And Comprehending A Wide Range Of Theoretical Approaches To Organizations.*reflects The Recent Developments In Organizations, Including The New