Organizational Environment: Internal and External Organizations, Second Edition

Author: (English) Claire Korn
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is primarily aimed at business learners of various levels. It is also suitable for experienced individuals who wish to gain a preliminary understanding of organizations, organizational behavior, and activities, or for those studying this textbook as part of a company research course or a first-level model learning program in a corporate setting. This book is designed to serve as a model for examining the environment in which organizations operate. At the beginning of each chapter, the organizational environment models used in the book are summarized, providing a useful visual representation of all the content covered in organizational theory. The second edition of Organizational Environment introduces the concept of organization before further exploring its relationship with the environment. In Chapter, the organization is explained as a resource converter, covering its internal structure and components. Perspectives on organizational culture related to organizational structure are also briefly presented in Chapter. Chapter 2 analyzes the impact of individuals and national culture on corporate operations. Chapter 3 examines organizational behavior by exploring individuals, groups, and leadership within organizations. The four main functions or areas of an organization are analyzed in Chapters 4 to 7. Chapter 4 explores the development of marketing methods, current marketing principles, and some marketing tools. Chapter 5 summarizes the business management processes involved in the provision of products and services. Chapter 6 analyzes key issues in financial management and management accounting, including financial statements and shareholder finance. Chapter 7 studies human resource management, including the role of the external environment on human resources and the hiring process.