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Organizations In Action: Social Science Bases Of Administrative Theory (Classics In Organization And Management Series)
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Organizations Act, But What Determines How And When They Will Act? There Is Precedent For Believing That The Organization Is But An Extension Of One Or A Few People, But This Is A Deceptively Simplified Approach And, In Reality, Makes Any Generalization In Organizational Theory Enormously Difficult. Modernday Organizationsmanufacturing Firms, Hospitals, Schools, Armies, Community Agenciesare Extremely Complex In Nature, And Several Strategies, Employing A Variety Of Disciplines, Are Needed To Gain A Proper Understanding Of Them.Organizations In Action Is A Classic Multidisciplinary Study Of The Behavior Of Complex Organizations As Entities. Previous Books On The Subject Focused On The Behavior Of People In Organizational Contexts, But This Volume Considers Individual Behavior Only To The Extent That It Helps Explain The Nature Of Organizations. James D. Thompson Offers Ninetyfive Distinct Propositions About The Behavior Of Organizations, All Relevant Regardless Of The Culture In Which They Are Found. Thompson Classifies Organizations According To Their Technologies And Environments. That Organizations Must Meet And Handle Uncertainty Is Central To His Thesis.Organizations In Action Is Firmly Grounded In Concepts And Theories In The Social And Behavioral Sciences. While It Does Not Offer An Actual Theory Of Administration, The Book Successfully Extends The Scientific Base Upon Which Any Emerging Administrative Theory Must Rest. This Classic Work Is Of Continuing Value To Organizational And Management Specialists, Behavioral Scientists, Sociologists, Administrators, And Policymakers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Organizations in Action'? A: The book examines the behavior of complex organizations as entities, emphasizing how various strategies and disciplines are necessary to understand their actions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Organizations in Action'? A: The author is James D. Thompson, who is known for his contributions to organizational theory and behavioral sciences.
- Q: What types of organizations does the book discuss? A: The book discusses a variety of organizations, including manufacturing firms, hospitals, schools, armies, and community agencies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Organizations in Action'? A: The book was published on April 30, 2003.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Organizations in Action'? A: The book contains 222 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does 'Organizations in Action' provide a theory of administration? A: No, the book does not offer an actual theory of administration but extends the scientific base for emerging administrative theories.
- Q: What distinguishes this book from other organizational studies? A: Unlike previous studies that focus primarily on individual behavior, this book emphasizes organizational behavior as a whole.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'Organizations in Action'? A: Key themes include organizational behavior, uncertainty management, and the classification of organizations based on technologies and environments.