Books On Organization

Sociology Books 2008

Sociology of Organizations: Classic, Contemporary and Critical Readings
by Michael J. Handel (Editor) - August 15, 2002

"Michael Handel has assembled an authoritative and wide-ranging collection of key articles in the organizations field, and complements these papers with a terrific critical survey of the literature. His introductory essays will benefit both students and researchers alike. This collection is a real service to the field."
- Walter W. Powell, Stanford University

"A unique reader and commentary with broad coverage of the classics, combined with a healthy skepticism about received theories and an emphasis on the impact of organizations on society. The lucid commentary brightens the field."
- Charles Perrow, Yale University

For the first time, a single volume offers a comprehensive selection of primary readings and companion overview essays on the sociology of organizations. These readings and essays provide incisive and guided coverage of the subjects normally included in a one-semester sociology of organizations course.
The Sociology of Organizations covers the full range of theoretical perspectives and substantive topics through readings that are either classics in the field or widely discussed and debated "new classics."
Section introductions explain key terms and concepts, provide illustrations, and summarize related debates and research in clear prose. The depth of these overview essays makes this book ideal for use as either as a stand-alone text or a supplementary reader. After reading this book, students will have a thorough understanding of central concepts and an appreciation of the primary texts that are the foundation of the field.
Scholars and students in the fields of sociology, management, organizational behavior, and organizational psychology and those within political science and economics who are interested in how organizations function will find this work a welcome, invaluable resource.

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The Social Psychology of Behavior in Small Groups
by Donald C. Pennington - June 15, 2002

Covers theories of group behavior and their application in organizational psychology and everyday social behavior. Topics include structure, formation, roles of individuals within groups, co-operation, conflict, teamwork, leadership, and
decision-making.

Organizational Behavior
by John R. Schermerhorn, James G. Hunt, Richard N. Osborn - June 15, 2002

The theme of this edition is The High Performance Organization. Ethics and social responsibility, workforce diversity,
technology, entrepreneurship, and skill-building are some of the important topics emphasized. Schermerhorn's new edition is intended for the Organizational Behavior course taught at most 2-year and 4-year colleges.

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Social Psychology of Organizational Behavior: Key Readings
by Leigh L. Thompson (Editor) October, 2002

Each article in this collection of readings has been carefully chosen for its tremendous impact on the field of organizational behavior. It focuses specifically on micro-organizational behavior, which has almost uniquely been influenced by social psychology. The reader is carefully structured into Sections which reflect a progression through widening levels of analysis: the
science of organizational behavior; decision making; negotiation and social dilemmas; groups and teams; procedural justice; relationships and trust; and vales, norms and politics. This volume is in an attractive, user-friendly format and will make excellent supplementary reading to courses on the social psychology, work and organizational psychology, and business.