Classic Readings in Organization Theory 7e

Compiled by three of the most influential authors in the field, CLASSICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY, International Edition is a collection of the most enduring works in organization theory. The text helps students grasp important themes, perspectives and theories by describing what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development has coincided with events and changes in other fields. This text is not simply a retelling of the history of organization theory; its evolution is told through the words of the distinguished theorists themselves. The readings in this edition have been thoroughly reviewed and updated. * The Introduction includes a chronology of events to help the reader visualize the development and progression of the field in the context of time. * Chapter-opening pages tie together the articles of that chapter by identifying themes, contrasting perspectives of others, and summarizing contributions of the articles. * Each chapter focuses on one major school of thought allowing each perspective to be absorbed one at a time. * A bibliography is included in each chapter.