Description
Book SynopsisReaders are introduced to basic terms and principles used in the study of organizations as an invitation to further learning. The approach blends classical writing on organizations with current research and examples illustrating key elements of positions, patterns, and persons.
Table of ContentsIntroduction: An Invitation, A Look at the Past, A Definition A Place in the Sun: Finding a Position What's in a Name? The Significance of Position When the Shoe Doesn't Fit: Constructing a Role A Silent Struggle behind The Mask: Person and Self Is Anybody Out There? Interaction Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Role Conflicts If the Opportunity Presents Itself: Secondary Adjustment It's in the File: Paperwork and Record-keeping A Rose by Any Other Name: Bureaucracy The Strength of Numbers: Corporate Structure Concluding Remarks: Is This the End of the Line?
