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The External Control Of Organizations: A Resource Dependence Perspective (Stanford Business Classics),New
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Among the most widely cited books in the social sciences, The External Control of Organizations has long been required reading for any student of organization studies. The book, reissued on its 25th anniversary as part of the Stanford Business Classics series, includes a new preface written by Jeffrey Pfeffer, which examines the legacy of this influential work in current research and its relationship to other theories. The External Control of Organizations explores how external constraints affect organizations and provides insights for designing and managing organizations to mitigate these constraints. All organizations are dependent on the environment for their survival. As the authors contend, 'it is the fact of the organization's dependence on the environment that makes the external constraint and control of organizational behavior both possible and almost inevitable.' Organizations can either try to change their environments through political means or form interorganizational relationships to control or absorb uncertainty. This seminal book established the resource dependence approach that has informed so many other important organization theories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The External Control of Organizations'? A: The book primarily explores how external constraints affect organizations and offers insights on managing these constraints through the resource dependence perspective.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'The External Control of Organizations' is authored by Jeffrey Pfeffer, a well-known figure in the field of organization studies.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in social sciences? A: This book is among the most widely cited texts in social sciences and is considered essential reading for students studying organization theories.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition, which was published on March 26, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include any additional content? A: Yes, the book includes a new preface by Jeffrey Pfeffer that reflects on its legacy and relevance to current research.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The External Control of Organizations' is categorized under Workplace Culture.
- Q: What insights can be gained from this book regarding organizational management? A: The book provides insights on how organizations can navigate external dependencies and uncertainties through political means or interorganizational relationships.