Häftad, Engelska, 2027

Organizations in Context

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This comprehensive textbook offers an up-to-date account of how organizations function in a rapidly changing world. Designed as a practical and accessible guide, it combines theoretical insights with real-world applications while presenting organizations as complex social systems shaped by people, culture, power and context.It introduces key questions such as:• What are organizations and why do they exist?• How do they define goals and strategies?• How are they structured and led?• How do people, culture and identity shape organizational life?• How do organizations interact with their environments?Chapters feature a range of thoughtfully designed learning tools, such as case studies, reflection boxes, in-depth features and paradox boxes that encourage students to explore tensions, dilemmas and competing perspectives in organizational life. Readers benefit from diverse examples drawn from global contexts and sustained attention to contemporary challenges such as digitalization, sustainability, legitimacy and organizational change.This textbook provides a strong foundation in organization theory and organizational behavior while developing the analytical and critical skills needed to understand and engage with contemporary organizations. Comprehensive online resources, including PowerPoint slides, flashcards and quizzes, are available at www.routledge.com/cw/skyttermoen.

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Utgivningsdatum: 2027-01-15
Mått: 174 x 246 x undefined mm
Format: Häftad
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 548
Förlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN: 9781041244059

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Stewart Clegg is Professor in the School of Project Management and the John Grill Institute of Project Leadership at the University of Sydney, Australia, Honorary Professor at the University of Sydney Business School and Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.Torgeir Skyttermoen is Professor of Organization and Leadership at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway, with over 25 years’ experience teaching in the field. He received the Norwegian Ministry of Education’s National Quality Award for Teaching.

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“This text makes a significant contribution to the field by bridging foundational organizational theory with contemporary practice in a way that is both accessible and intellectually robust. What stands out most is the authors’ ability to skilfully navigate complex organizational concepts while grounding them in real-world contexts. This balance ensures that the book is not only theoretically rigorous but also highly relevant for teaching and learning. It invites readers to engage critically with organizational life, while providing practical insights that resonate across diverse institutional and cultural settings. I highly recommend this book as a core resource for business scholars and as an effective teaching tool for students. It offers a comprehensive and engaging framework that will support the development of critical thinking, analytical capability and applied understanding of organizations in today’s dynamic environment.”Maiono Jekope Ramala, University of Otago, New Zealand“Organizations in Context is a beautifully written breath of fresh air. It is a much-needed celebration of the substantial amount we know about organizations. It encourages us to be positive and creative in how we use this knowledge. Stewart and Torgeir have provided us with an essential and stimulating handbook for those studying and living in modern organizations.” Richard Badham, Professor and Adjunct Fellow, University of Technology Sydney, Australia“This timely and exciting text is the perfect travel guide to understanding the exciting world of organizations. It provides a comprehensive overview, fusing deep historical context with contemporary insights. Readers will learn something fresh on every page. I strongly recommend this engaging and accessible book.”Chris Carter, Professor, University of Edinburgh Business School, UK

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