Organizational Theory: Rationality, Naturalness, and Open Systems

Author: Scott
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This clear and concise work reviews the past and present of organizational research and the future direction of its development, particularly discussing the early development and current status of three perspectives: rational, natural, and open systems. It provides a bright framework for understanding the complex and diverse organizational theories and their contemporary debates. The book primarily focuses on sociological research on organizations while incorporating contributions to organizational theory from other social sciences and management theories. It not only examines organizational research from the perspective of managers but also from the viewpoints of various participants and the general public. As a result, the issues discussed are beneficial not only for contemporary and future managers but also for anyone living in a society characterized by organizations.