Organization Theory and Design

Organization Theory and Design

Preface

My vision for the Tenth Edition of Organization Theory and Design is to integrate contemporary problems about organization design with classic ideas and theories in a way that is engaging and enjoyable for students. Significant changes in this edition  include two new features “Managing by Design Questions” and “How Do You Fit the Design?” along with updates to every chapter that incorporate the most recent ideas, new case examples, new book reviews, and new end-of-book integra tive cases. The research and theories in the field of organization studies are rich and insightful and will help students and managers understand their organizational world and solve real-life problems. My mission is to combine the concepts and models from organizational theory with changing events in the real world to provide the most up-to-date view of organization design available.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE TENTH EDITION

Many students in a typical organization theory course do not have extensive work experience, especially at the middle and upper levels, where organization theory is most applicable. Moreover, word from the field is that many students today often do not read the chapter opening examples or boxed examples, preferring instead to focus on chapter content. To engage students in the world of organizations, the Tenth Edition adds two significant features. First, “Managing by Design Questions” start each chapter to engage students in thinking and expressing their beliefs and opinions about organization design concepts. Second, a new in-chapter feature, “How Do You Fit the Design?” engages students in how their personal style and approach will fit into an organization. Other student experiential activities that engage students in applying chapter concepts are new “Book Marks,” new “In Practice” examples, and new integrative cases for student analysis. The total set of features substantially expands and improves the book’s content and accessibility. These multiple pedagogical devices are used to enhance student involvement in text materials.

How Do You Fit the Design? 

The “How Do You Fit the Design?” feature presents a short questionnaire in each chapter about the student’s own style and preferences to quickly provide feedback about how they fit particular organizations or situations. For example, questionnaire topics include: “What Size Organization for You?” “Are You Ready to Fill an International Role?” “The Pleasure/Pain of Working on a Team,” “How Innovative Are You?” and “How Do You Make Important Decisions?” These short feedback questionnaires connect the student’s personal preferences to chapter material to heighten interest and show relevance of the concepts.

Managing by Design Questions 

Each chapter now opens with three short opinion questions that engage students in clarifying their thoughts about upcoming material and concepts. These questions are based on the idea that when students express their opinions first, they are more open to and interested in receiving material relevant to the questions. Example questions, which ask students to agree or disagree, include:The primary role of managers in business organizations is to achieve maximum efficiency. Managers should use the most objective, rational process possible when making a decision. If management practices and coordination techniques work well for a company in its home country, they probably will be successful in the company’s international divisions as well. A certain amount of conflict is good for an organization

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2009921278 

ISBN-13: 978-0-324-59889-6 

ISBN-10: 0-324-59889-0 

Instructor’s Edition ISBN 13: 978-0-324-59913-8 

Instructor’s Edition ISBN 10: 0-324-59913-7 

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