Organization theory & design

Discover the most progressive thinking about organizations today as acclaimed author Richard Daft balances recent, innovative ideas with proven classic theories and effective business practices. Daft s best-selling ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN presents a captivating, compelling snapshot of contemporary organizations and the concepts driving their success. Learn about the design of new organizational forms, such as platform-based digital organizations (Amazon, Uber, Facebook) and dual-purpose organizations that provide self-sustaining social welfare benefits to society. Recognized as one of the most systematic, well-organized texts in the market, the 13th edition of ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN helps both current and future managers thoroughly prepare for the challenges of today s business world. This revision showcases some of the most current examples and research alongside time-tested principles. Readers see how many of today s well-known organizations thrive amidst a rapidly changing, highly competitive international environment. New learning features provide opportunities for readers to apply concepts and refine personal business skills and insights.

Previous edition: 2016.

PART 1. Introduction to Organizations -- 1. Organizations and Organization Design -- PART 2. Organization Purpose and Structural Design -- 2. Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness -- 3. Fundamentals of Organization Structure -- PART 3. Open System Design Elements -- 4. The External Environment -- 5. Interorganizational Relationships -- 6. Designing Organizations for the International Environment -- 7. Designs for Societal Impact: Dual-Purpose Organizations, Corporate Sustainability, and Ethics -- PART 4. Internal Design Elements -- 8. Designs for Manufacturing and Service Technologies -- 9. Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data Analytics -- 10. Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline -- PART 5. Managing Dynamic Processes -- 11. Organizational Culture and Control -- 12. Innovation and Change -- 13. Decision-Making Processes -- 14. Conflict, Power, and Politics -- Integrative Cases. 1.0. Disorganization at Semco: Human Resource Practices as a Strategic Advantage ; 2.0. Walmart's failures in Entering Three Developed Markets ; 3.0. IKEA: Scandinavian Style ; 4.0. Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited--Restructuring ; 5.0. The New York Times Versus Amazon ; 6.0. Lean …