Organization Theory ^{3rd Ed.}

The Structure of Organizations Management and Decision Making Behaviour in Organizations

These are the three main topics discussed in this wide-ranging reader on organizational theory. Spanning sixty years from Max WQeber's seminal writings on the nature of, functioning and modernity of bureaucratic organization to the latest management thinking represented by T. J. Peters and R. H. Waterman, Organization Theory has now been substantially revised and updated. New contributors include R. E. Miles and C. C. Snow, A. D. Chandler Jr, R. M. Kanter, D. Slverman, G. Hofstede and J. D. Thompson.

Each of the writers represented in this volume has had a significant impact on modern managemeńt, whether as a theorist or as a leading business executive, and their views continue to be the subject of much current debate. The material presented is therefore relevant to existing organizations, be they small businesses or multinational corporations, and the information provided will be invaluable for those keen to develop their managerial skills.

• Introduction to the Third Edition
• Part One: The Structure of Organizations
1. M. Weber (1924)
   Legitimate Authority and Bureaucracy
2. E. Jaques (1976)
   The Stratified Depth-structure of Bureaucracy
3. J. D. Thompson (1967)
   The Structure of Complex Organizations
4. D. S. Pugh (1973)
   The Measurement of Organization Structures: Does Context Determine Form?
5. T. Burns (1963)
   Mechanistic and Organismic Structures
6. P. R. Lawrence and J. W. Lorsch (1967)
   High-performing Organizations in Three Environments
7. A. D. Chandler, Jr (1980)
   Managerial Hierarchies
8. R. E. Miles and C. C. Snow (1984)
   Organizational Fit
9. J. Pfeffer and G. R. Salancik (1978)
   The Design and Management of Externally Controlled Organizations
• Part Two: Management and Decision-making
10. H. Fayol (1916)
    General Principles of Management
11. F. W. Taylor (1912)
    Scientific Management
12. H. Mintzberg (1975)
    The Manager's Job: Folklore and Fact
13. R. M. Kanter (1979)
    Power Failure in Management Circuits
14. T. J. Peters and R. H. Waterman (1982)
    The Value Systems of Excellent Companies
15. C. E. Lindblom (1959)
    The Science of 'Muddling Through'
16. M. Crozier (1976)
    Comparing Structures and Comparing Games
17. V. H. Vroom (1974)
    A Normative Model of Managerial Decision-making
18. J. G. March (1976)
    The Technology of Foolishness
• Part Three: Behaviour in Organizations
19. E. Mayo (1949)
    Hawthorne and the Western Electric Company
20. D. McGregor (1960)
    Theory X and Theory Y
21. F. Herzberg (1966)
    The Motivation-Hygiene Theory
22. E. A. Trist and K. W. Bamforth (1951)
    Some Social and Psychological Consequences of the Longwall Method of Coal-getting
23. F. E. Fielder (1978)
    Situational Control and a Dynamic Theory of Leadership
24. C. Argyris (1985)
    Defensive Routines
25. D. Silverman (1984)
    Ceremonial Order
26. G. Hofstede (1980)
    Motivation, Leadership and Organization: Do American Theories Apply Abroad?

An interesting subject, but partially destroyed by the selection of authors. Also, this is a book that you may like or dislike dependent on the edition. I rather like the 3rd edition, but can't understand why I should read the fifth…