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- Organizational Change Theories: A Synthesis
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Publisher
SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0761929320
ISBN-13
9780761929321
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2720164
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Publication Name
Organizational Change Theories : a Synthesis
Language
English
Subject
Business Ethics, Organizational Development
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2007-004816
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Demers gives a unique guided tour of the field of organisational change providing readers with a historically framed, comprehensive synthesis of organisational change thoeries." -- Times of India * Times of India * "Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through faculty collections." -- M.L. Nathan * Choice * "An outstanding review and synthesis of The Theoretical and empirical literature." -- Thomas M. Young, Ph.D., Demers gives a unique guided tour of the field of organisational change providing readers with a historically framed, comprehensive synthesis of organisational change thoeries.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
302.3/5
Table Of Content
Introduction The Field of organizational Change: An Historical Account Focus of the book Organization of the book Part I Adaptation or Selection? Do Organizations Really Change? Chapter 1 - Adaptation and Growth Perspective Rational Adaptation Approaches Organic Adaptation Approach Life Cycle Approach Chapter 2 - Selection and Imitation Perspective Population Ecology The "New" Institutionalism A Look for the Outside Part II - Transformation or Evolution? Is Transformation Always Revolutionary? Chapter 3 - the Configuration Approach Momentum and Revolution: The Punctuated Equilibrium Model Design Archetypes: From Punctuated Equilibrium to Theories of Stability and Change Chapter 4 - The Cognitive Approach Organizational Change as Reframing Reframing as a Change of Knowledge Stucture Reframing as a Social Interaction Process Chapter 5 - The Cultural Approach Culture and Change: Functionalist and Interpretive Perspectives Cultural Change Processes Differentiation Studies Fragmentation Studies Chapter 6 - The Political Approach Power and Change: From Resistance to Renewal A Look From Above Part III - Natural Evolution or Social Dynamics? How do Organizations Renew Themselves? Chapter 7 - The Natural Evolution Perspective The Behavioural Learning Approach The Evolutionary Approach The Complexity Approach Chapter 8 - The Social Dynamics Perspective The Radical and Postmodern Approaches Discourse About Change Discourse Changing Over Time Change as Practical and Social Performance Looking to Change From the Inside Conclusion Looking for an Elusive Object Culmination or Dissolution?
Synopsis
"As Demers notes, organizational change is becoming a major field of research inquiry, encompassing an increasing diversity of theories. The three parts of the book place this topic in historical context, and reflect three key debates within the field: adaptation versus selection; transformation versus evolution; and natural evolution versus social dynamics." -- CHOICE While there are thousands of books on change management that adopt a normative perspective and numerous conceptual works that present one author's perspective, this unique book offers a synthesis of major organizational change theories. Author Christiane Demers gives a unique guided tour of the field of organizational change providing readers with a historically framed, comprehensive synthesis of organizational change theories. Organizational Change Theories: A Synthesis exposes readers to the variety and richness of North American and European scholarly literature. Key Features: Presents a historical framework This historical perspective provides a comprehensive synthesis that situates different theoretical approaches and highlights their links over time. Covers literature from World War II to present day: A comparative summary of each period's important theories identifies the major dimensions, key concepts, and questions that characterize the different perspectives. Offers a balanced evaluation of each theoretical approach By comparing each perspective in terms of major contributions and limits, students can develop their critical thinking skills. Provides a wide-range review of current literature While the focus is historical, the book includes recent theoretical perspectives to offer an up-to-date review of emerging research and trends shaping the evolution of the field. Includes extensive references A fantastic bibliographic resource for scholars and students to further investigate issues of change in organizations. Intended Audience This text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Organizational Development, Organizational Theory, and Organizational Change in the departments of business & management, political science, and public administration. It is also an ideal resource for academics, researchers, and scholars interested in organizational change., "As Demers notes, organizational change is becoming a major field of research inquiry, encompassing an increasing diversity of theories. The three parts of the book place this topic in historical context, and reflect three key debates within the field: adaptation versus selection; transformation versus evolution; and natural evolution versus social dynamics."-- CHOICEWhile there are thousands of books on change management that adopt a normative perspective and numerous conceptual works that present one authors perspective, this unique book offers a synthesis of major organizational change theories. Author Christiane Demers gives a unique guided tour of the field of organizational change providing readers with a historically framed, comprehensive synthesis of organizational change theories. Organizational Change Theories: A Synthesis exposes readers to the variety and richness of North American and European scholarly literature. Key Features: Presents a historical framework This historical perspective provides a comprehensive synthesis that situates different theoretical approaches and highlights their links over time. Covers literature from World War II to present day: A comparative summary of each periods important theories identifies the major dimensions, key concepts, and questions that characterize the different perspectives. Offers a balanced evaluation of each theoretical approach By comparing each perspective in terms of major contributions and limits, students can develop their critical thinking skills. Provides a wide-range review of current literature While the focus is historical, the book includes recent theoretical perspectives to offer an up-to-date review of emerging research and trends shaping the evolution of the field. Includes extensive references A fantastic bibliographic resource for scholars and students to further investigate issues of change in organizations. Intended Audience This text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Organizational Development, Organizational Theory, and Organizational Change in the departments of business & management, political science, and public administration. It is also an ideal resource for academics, researchers, and scholars interested in organizational change., 'As Demers notes, organizational change is becoming a major field of research inquiry, encompassing an increasing diversity of theories. The three parts of the book place this topic in historical context, and reflect three key debates within the field: adaptation versus selection; transformation versus evolution; and natural evolution versus social dynamics.'A'CHOICEWhile there are thousands of books on change management that adopt a normative perspective and numerous conceptual works that present one authorA s perspective, this unique book offers a synthesis of major organizational change theories. Author Christiane Demers gives a unique guided tour of the field of organizational change providing readers with a historically framed, comprehensive synthesis of organizational change theories. Organizational Change Theories: A Synthesis exposes readers to the variety and richness of North American and European scholarly literature.Key Features:Presents a historical framework: This historical perspective provides a comprehensive synthesis that situates different theoretical approaches and highlights their links over time.Covers literature from World War II to present day: A comparative summary of each periodA s important theories identifies the major dimensions, key concepts, and questions that characterize the different perspectives. Offers a balanced evaluation of each theoretical approach: By comparing each perspective in terms of major contributions and limits, students can develop their critical thinking skills.aProvides a wide-range review of current literature: While the focus is historical, the book includes recent theoretical perspectives to offer an up-to-date review of emerging research and trends shaping the evolution of the field.Includes extensive references: A fantastic bibliographic resource for scholars and students to further investigate issues of change in organizations.Intended AudienceThis text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Organizational Development, Organizational Theory, and Organizational Change in the departments of business management, political science, and public administration. It is also an ideal resource for academics, researchers, and scholars interested in organizational change., 'As Demers notes, organizational change is becoming a major field of research inquiry, encompassing an increasing diversity of theories. The three parts of the book place this topic in historical context, and reflect three key debates within the field: adaptation versus selection; transformation versus evolution; and natural evolution versus ......, "As Demers notes, organizational change is becoming a major field of research inquiry, encompassing an increasing diversity of theories. The three parts of the book place this topic in historical context, and reflect three key debates within the field: adaptation versus selection; transformation versus evolution; and natural evolution versus social dynamics."-- CHOICEWhile there are thousands of books on change management that adopt a normative perspective and numerous conceptual works that present one authors perspective, this unique book offers a synthesis of major organizational change theories. Author Christiane Demers gives a unique guided tour of the field of organizational change providing readers with a historically framed, comprehensive synthesis of organizational change theories. Organizational Change Theories: A Synthesis exposes readers to the variety and richness of North American and European scholarly literature. Key Features: Presents a historical framework : This historical perspective provides a comprehensive synthesis that situates different theoretical approaches and highlights their links over time. Covers literature from World War II to present day: A comparative summary of each periods important theories identifies the major dimensions, key concepts, and questions that characterize the different perspectives. Offers a balanced evaluation of each theoretical approach : By comparing each perspective in terms of major contributions and limits, students can develop their critical thinking skills. Provides a wide-range review of current literature : While the focus is historical, the book includes recent theoretical perspectives to offer an up-to-date review of emerging research and trends shaping the evolution of the field. Includes extensive references : A fantastic bibliographic resource for scholars and students to further investigate issues of change in organizations. Intended Audience This text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Organizational Development, Organizational Theory, and Organizational Change in the departments of business & management, political science, and public administration. It is also an ideal resource for academics, researchers, and scholars interested in organizational change.
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