Organization Theory & Design, 13th Edition
- Length: 688 pages
- Edition: 13
- Language: English
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- Publication Date: 2020-01-01
- ISBN-10: 0357445147
- ISBN-13: 9780357445143
- Sales Rank: #26553 (See Top 100 Books)
Discover the most progressive thinking about organizations today as acclaimed author Richard Daft balances recent, innovative ideas with proven classic theories and effective business practices. Daft’s best-selling ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN presents a captivating, compelling snapshot of contemporary organizations and the concepts driving their success. Learn about the design of new organizational forms, such as platform-based digital organizations (Amazon, Uber, Facebook) and dual-purpose organizations that provide self-sustaining social welfare benefits to society. Recognized as one of the most systematic, well-organized texts in the market, the 13th edition of ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN helps both current and future managers thoroughly prepare for the challenges of today’s business world. This revision showcases some of the most current examples and research alongside time-tested principles. Readers see how many of today’s well-known organizations thrive amidst a rapidly changing, highly competitive international environment. New learning features provide opportunities for readers to apply concepts and refine personal business skills and insights.
Cover About the Author Brief Contents Contents Preface Part 1: Introduction to Organizations Chapter 1: Organizations and Organization Design 1.1 A Look Inside General Electric 1.2 Organization Design in Action 1.3 What Is an Organization? 1.4 Dimensions of Organization Design 1.5 The Evolution of Organization Design 1.6 The Contrast of Organic and Mechanistic Designs 1.7 The Emerging Bossless Design Trend 1.8 Framework for the Book Chapter 1 Workshop: Measuring Dimensions of Organizations Case for Analysis: Craft Originalities, Inc. Part 2: Organization Purpose and Structural Design Chapter 2: Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness 2.1 The Role of Strategic Direction in Organization Design 2.2 Organizational Purpose 2.3 Two Frameworks for Selecting Strategy and Design 2.4 Assessing Organizational Effectiveness 2.5 An Integrated Effectiveness Model Chapter 2 Workshop: Identify Your Goal Preferences Case for Analysis: The Addlington Gallery of Art Case for Analysis: Millier Machine Parts & Services Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Organization Structure 3.1 Organization Structure 3.2 Information-Sharing Perspective on Structure 3.3 Organization Design Alternatives 3.4 Functional, Divisional, and Geographic Designs 3.5 Matrix Structure 3.6 Virtual Network Structure and Outsourcing 3.7 Holacracy Team Structure 3.8 Applications of Structural Design Chapter 3 Workbook: You and Organization Structure Case for Analysis: Holtzclaw Supermarkets, Inc. Case for Analysis: Aquarius Advertising Agency Part 3: Open System Design Elements Chapter 4: The External Environment 4.1 The Organization's Environment 4.2 The Changing Environment 4.3 Adapting to Complexity and Dynamism 4.4 Framework for Adapting to Complexity and Dynamism 4.5 Dependence on Financial Resources 4.6 Influencing Financial Resources 4.7 Organization-Environment Integrative Framework Chapter 4 Workshop: Organizations You Rely On Case for Analysis: CPI Corporation Case for Analysis: Farrington Medical Devices Chapter 5: Interorganizational Relationships 5.1 Organizational Ecosystems 5.2 Resource Dependence 5.3 Collaborative Networks 5.4 Population Ecology 5.5 Institutionalism Chapter 5 Workshop: The Shamatosi Case for Analysis: Technomagia and AUD Case for Analysis: Bradford Chemicals Company Chapter 6: Designing Organizations for the International Environment 6.1 Entering the Global Arena 6.2 The Challenges of Global Design 6.3 Designing Structure to Fit Global Strategy 6.4 Additional Global Coordination Mechanisms 6.5 The Transnational Model of Organization Chapter 6 Workshop: Made in the U.S.A.? Case for Analysis: Halogen Analytics Case for Analysis: Rhinebeck Industrial Chapter 7: Designs for Societal Impact: Dual-Purpose Organizations, Corporate Sustainability, and Ethics 7.1 Designing the Dual-Purpose Organization 7.2 Corporate Social Responsibility 7.3 The Consequences for Doing Good 7.4 Designing a Structure for Executing a Sustainability Program 7.5 Designs to Uphold Ethical Values 7.6 Corporate Ethics in a Global Environment Chapter 7 Workshop: What Is Your Level of Ethical Maturity? Case for Analysis: Solo: Helping a Million People See Again Case for Analysis: Fiedler, Philips & Wilson Design Part 4: Internal Design Elements Chapter 8: Designs for Manufacturing and Service Technologies 8.1 Core Manufacturing Technology 8.2 Surviving Extremely Complex Technologies 8.3 Core Service Technology 8.4 Noncore Departmental Technology 8.5 Workflow Interdependence among Departments Chapter 8 Workshop: Small Business Workflow Technology Case for Analysis: Acetate Department Case for Analysis: Digitalization in the Manufacturing Sector: Skills in Transition Chapter 9: Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data Analytics 9.1 The Digital Information Explosion 9.2 Pipes versus Platforms: A New Organization Form 9.3 Big Data Analytics 9.4 Artificial Intelligence 9.5 Other Digital Applications in Organizations 9.6 Digital Impact on Organization Design Chapter 9 Workshop: Manufacturing and Big Data: Organize the Project Case for Analysis: Hermitage Escalator Company Chapter 10: Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline 10.1 Organization Size: Is Bigger Better? 10.2 Organizational Life Cycle 10.3 Organizational Size, Bureaucracy, and Control 10.4 Bureaucracy in a Changing World 10.5 Bureaucracy and Other Forms of Control 10.6 Organizational Decline Chapter 10 Workshop: Classroom Control Case for Analysis: Yahoo!: "Get to Work!" Case for Analysis: Bachmeyer Foods, Inc. Part 5: Managing Dynamic Processes Chapter 11: Organizational Culture and Control 11.1 Organizational Culture 11.2 Culture and Organization Design 11.3 Culture Strength and Organizational Subcultures 11.4 Culture and Performance 11.5 The Cultural Focus of Control Systems Chapter 11 Workshop: Balanced Scorecard Exercise Case for Analysis: Midwest Controls, Inc. Case for Analysis: NASCAR Chapter 12: Innovation and Change 12.1 The Strategic Role of Innovation 12.2 Elements for Successful Change 12.3 Technology Innovation 12.4 New Products and Services 12.5 Strategy and Structure Change 12.6 Culture Change 12.7 Tactics for Implementing Change Chapter 12 Workshop: Innovation Climate Case for Analysis: Fabulous Footwear Case for Analysis: Lamprey, Inc. Chapter 13: Decision-Making Processes 13.1 Types of Decisions 13.2 Individual Decision Making 13.3 Cognitive Biases 13.4 Organizational Decision Making 13.5 Organizational Decisions and Change 13.6 Contingency Decision-Making Framework 13.7 Special Decision Circumstances Chapter 13 Workshop: Style of Decision Making Case for Analysis: Government DTS Case for Analysis: Dubois French Eatery Chapter 14: Conflict, Power, and Politics 14.1 Interdepartmental Conflict in Organizations 14.2 Power and Organizations 14.3 Political Processes in Organizations 14.4 Using Soft Power and Politics Chapter 14 Workshop: How Do You Handle Conflict? Case for Analysis: East Tennessee News Case for Analysis: The Burlington Plant Integrative Cases Integrative Case 1.0: Disorganization at Semco: Human Resource Practices as a Strategic Advantage Integrative Case 2.0: Walmart's Failures in Entering Three Developed Markets Integrative Case 3.0: IKEA: Scandinavian Style Integrative Case 4.0: Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited-Restructuring the Marketing Division Integrative Case 5.0: The New York Times versus Amazon Integrative Case 6.0: Lean Initiatives and Growth at Orlando Metering Company Integrative Case 7.0: SCG Lampang: Overcoming Community Resistance to a Sustainability Project (A) Integrative Case 8.0: Costco: Join the Club Integrative Case 9.0: The Donor Services Department Integrative Case 10.0: Cisco Systems: Evolution of Structure Integrative Case 11.0: ToolTopia.com Integrative Case 12.0: Sometimes a Simple Change Isn't So Simple Glossary Name Index Corporate Name Index Subject Index
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