Managing and Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and Practice

This comprehensive textbook, `Managing and Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and Practice`, is presented in a good condition paperback binding. Published by SAGE Publications in 2005, it offers an engaging and accessible overview of management and organization thought and practice. Authors Stewart R. Clegg, Martin Kornberger, and Tyrone Pitsis bring recent theoretical developments to bear on practical management issues, combining insights from organization theory, organizational behaviour, and business strategy. The book is highly praised by leading academics, including Charles Harvey (Professor of Business History and Management), David A. Whetten (Brigham Young University), and James Bailey (George Washington University & London Business School). They commend it as an "outstanding piece of work," "bursting with attitude," and a text that has "significantly raised the bar for designing introductory management textbooks from the learner′s perspective." Its unique blend of scholarly depth and readability makes it an ideal resource for students. Key features of this edition include: - Broad coverage of general management issues. - An accessible introduction to exciting theories. - Descriptions of both the history and current state-of-the-art for various topics. - Further reading suggestions and learning checklists. - Effective utilization of tables, figures, images, and boxes as tools for learning, questioning, and examining the material. - Encourages students to critique and engage with the subject. The text is enriched with vignettes from a variety of materials, including films, novels, and newspapers, illustrating key themes related to contemporary organizations and organization theory. This edition, a paperback in good condition, is designed to inspire, motivate, and encourage students of management, organizational behavior, and organization studies to learn and explore their subject with keen interest.

• Author: Clegg, Stewart R; Kornberger, Martin; Pitsis, Tyrone
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Year: 2005
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9780761943891