Administrative Organizational Theory

Author: Yin Gang
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Administrative Organization Studies This book is concise in structure, innovative in perspective, distinctive in viewpoints, rich in content, clear in organization, systematic in argumentation, and concise in language. It provides a rational summary and elevation of the current realities, absorbing and drawing upon research findings from both domestic and international sources. It closely integrates the practices since China's reform and opening-up, conducting an in-depth analysis and exploration of the trends in theoretical and practical development. To some extent, it addresses the shortcomings of previous textbooks. In summary, the book has the following characteristics:
1. It highlights its systematicity and conciseness as a textbook. The book provides readers with a complete theoretical framework and fundamental disciplinary concepts, systematically analyzing classic theories both domestically and internationally. It focuses on explaining the latest theoretical achievements, thoroughly discussing various aspects of basic theories, with a clear main thread, rigorous logic, and a well-structured system.
2. It reflects the frontier and timeliness of theoretical works. Scientifically evaluating the past is essential for better controlling the future. This book not only elaborates on the basic theories of administrative organization studies but also pays great attention to the new contexts, trends, and developments in the field. It focuses on analyzing the latest directions of contemporary administrative organization theories, offering original and insightful perspectives. Additionally, it proposes new viewpoints on the cultural concepts that modern administrative organizations should adopt, discussing them in a concentrated and in-depth manner, with many profound insights that make the book more relevant to reality.
3. It demonstrates the diversity of research methods and the novelty of research perspectives. The book employs a dialectical materialist approach that combines historical and logical, theoretical and practical research methods, supplemented by necessary case studies, comparative analysis, and economic analysis. This scientific research method broadens the author's perspective, ensuring that the study of theory is closely tied to current realities.
4. It emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of administrative organization studies. The interdisciplinary nature of administrative organization studies determines that it cannot develop in isolation from other disciplines, while also implying that it integrates the theories and research methods of numerous disciplines, creating a relatively open theoretical field. The author approaches administrative organization studies from an interdisciplinary perspective, fully leveraging the broad knowledge of related disciplines, conducting theoretical analysis in a wider space and on a more diverse level.