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Organizational Theory: Tension and Change Paperback – 28 July 2000

by David Jaffee (Author)
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"Organization Theory: Tension and Change" provides the most current and concise analysis of the development and evolution of organizational theories, forms, and practices, from the rise of the factory system to the emergence of the virtual global organization. Using a wide variety of examples and applications from private- and public-sector organizations, the text emphasizes the tensions, contradictions, and paradoxes inherent in all organizational arrangements. In addition to the classic themes such as scientific management, human relations, rational bureaucratic models, and environmental models, the book explores emerging organizational forms based on lean and flexible production, post-bureaucracy, alliances, and networks, virtual organization and information technologies, corporate cultures, learning organizations, transnational commodity chains, and post-modernism.
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  1. Print length
    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    McGraw Hill Higher Education
  4. Publication date
    28 July 2000
  5. Dimensions
    16.51 x 1.32 x 23.11 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    9780072341669
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0072341669
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About the Author

David Jaffee received his B.A. from University of Florida and his M.A. from Washington University in St.Louis, both in Political Science. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology from University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Jaffee has published articles on a variety of topics including international development, gender inequality, industrial location, organization theory, and instructional technology. He is the author of Levels of Socio-Economic Development Theory (Praeger, 1998). He is currently an associate professor of sociology at the University of North Florida.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0072341661
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill Higher Education (28 July 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780072341669
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0072341669
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.51 x 1.32 x 23.11 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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This book oozes tension...and change!
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This book arrived in good condition and most importantly earlier than the estimated time.I am so happy with this service. Thanks.
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T. Mueller
5.0 out of 5 stars Jaffee explains things well
Reviewed in the United States on 3 October 2011
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This book was one (of many) required readings for a class this semester. I like the way Jaffee writes. His chapters are very well laid out and he is able to make his points in ways that are easy for the reader to understand. He also includes many charts and diagrams for visual learners like me. While I don't consider the topic of organizational theory to be thrilling, this book isn't a pain to read, unlike some of my other required books. If you are looking for a good book on organizational theory and/or the many conflicts and tensions within organizational processes, this book is worth picking up. I am sure that I will be citing Jaffee quite often in my end-of-term research paper.
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I love everything about it. It's great. No problems. Thank you Amazon
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2.0 out of 5 stars yellow and dirty!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2015
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The book got wet, yellow and dirty!
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