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Pearson Organization Theory Structure by Stephen P. Robbins , Mary Mathew
About the Book: Organization Theory: Structure, Design, and ApplicationsThis book is a South Asian adaptation of the third edition ofStephen P. Robbinss bestselling American text Organization Theory:Structure, Design, and Applications. The book focuses on the basicconcepts of organization theory that all students need in order tobuild a strong foundation in the management sciences. This thirdrevised edition retains Robbinss unparalleled style ofpresentation and management-oriented content that helps readersunderstand how the principles of structure and design are beingapplied in organizations operating across the global landscape.With its new look, this adapted edition provides a freshperspective for the reader into how "organization theory" has beenapplied by the organizational sector in India. The step-by-stepanalyses of the theoretical concepts have been taken a step furtherby the examples used. In-depth studies of organizations, such asthe Reliance Group, ECIL, ITC, Aravind Eye Care, BHEL, UnitedBreweries Group, help readers by providing them with an insightinto the fine blend of the concepts and the practical applicationsof organization theory.Chapter-opening Vignettes provide commentaries on the key concept of the chapter.OT Close-Up boxes illustrate the theory with case studies from the Western as well as the Asian business world.Summaries help the reader to revise and recapitulate.For Review and Discussion allows the reader to analyze and apply organizational skills.Cases in Organization Theory includes a set of eighteen long case studies that further emphasize the importance of organization theory within the management sciences.Companion Web site provides a comprehensive Lesson Plan for the instructors and PowerPoint slides for the students.Part I:Introduction: Whats It All AboutAn OverviewThe Evolution of Organization TheoryOrganizational EffectivenessDimensions of Organization StructurePart II:The Determinants: What Causes StructureOrganization SizeTechnologyEnvironmentPower-ControlPart III:Organizational Design: Choosing the Right StructuralFormOrganizational Design OptionsBureaucracy: A Closer LookAdhocracy: A Closer LookPart IV:Applications: Contemporary Issues In OrganizationTheoryManaging the EnvironmentManaging Organizational ChangeManaging Organizational ConflictManaging Organizational CultureManaging Organizational EvolutionPart V:Applications: Cases In Organization TheoryStephen P. Robbins is Professor Emeritus at San Diego StateUniversity, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, University of Baltimore, Concordia University in Montreal, andUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha. Mary Mathew is an Associate Professor at the Department ofManagement Studies, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.She is also an associate faculty at the Centre for Product Designand Manufacturing at IISc.