{"product_id":"9781847875532","title":"Key Concepts in Organization Theory","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding. Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis indispensable guide to the key concepts of organization theory is your compass as you navigate through the often complex and abstract theories about the design and functioning of organizations. Designed to complement and elucidate your textbook or reading list, as well as introduce you to concepts that some courses neglect, this historical and interdisciplinary A-Z account of the field:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelps you understand the basics of organization theory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllows you to check your understanding of specific concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFills in any gaps left by your course reading, and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs a powerful revision tool\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach entry is consistently structured, providing a definition of the concept and why it's important to theory and practice, followed by a summary of current debates and a list of further reading. This companion will provide you with the nuts and bolts of an understanding that will serve you not just in your organization studies course, but throughout your degree and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey concepts include: agency theory; business strategy; corporate governance; decision making; environmental uncertainly; globalization; industrial democracy; organizational change; stakeholder theory; storytelling and narrative research; technology and organization structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis text is ideal for undergraduate or MBA students of Organization Studies and Organization Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019093328112,"sku":"9781847875532","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781847875532_p0.jpg?v=1763750011","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781847875532","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}