Based upon classical and contemporary theory and empirical research, this text forms a sociological analysis of organizations, focusing on the impacts that organizations have upon individuals and society.
Based upon classical and contemporary theory and empirical research, this text forms a sociological analysis of organizations, focusing on the impacts that organizations have upon individuals and society.
PrefaceCh. 1The Outcomes of Organizations1Ch. 2On the Nature and Types of Organizations26Ch. 3Organizational Structure: Forms and Outcomes46Ch. 4Organizational Structure: Explanations86Ch. 5Power111Ch. 6Conflict and Other Outcomes of Power130Ch. 7Leadership138Ch. 8Decision Making159Ch. 9Communication169Ch. 10Change188Ch. 11Organizational Environments206Ch. 12Interorganizational Relationships225Ch. 13Organizational Effectiveness254Ch. 14Organizational Theory283References302Indexes331