Product Description

Compiled by the most influential authors in the field, CLASSICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY is a collection of the most enduring works in organization theory. Designed for those new to the field, the text helps students grasp the important themes, perspectives, and theories of the field by describing what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development has coincided with developments in other fields. This text is not simply a retelling of the history of organization theory, its evolution is told through the words of the distinguished theorists themselves.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #60909 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 560 pages

Review
"The chapter introductions are excellent and provide students with a very good overview of the different schools of organization theory"

"I admire this book tremendously and depend upon it extensively. I greatly appreciate their lively, informative chapter introductions and astute selections of writings on organization theory."

"The introductions do an excellent job of connecting the various readings together, providing a logic for each section ... The organization is strong, as a whole this is an excellent reader."

About the Author
Jay M. Shafritz is Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. He is the author, co-author, or editor of over forty textbooks and reference books on business and public administration. He holds a doctorate from Temple University and an MPA from the Baruch College of the City University of New York.

Customer Reviews

Delivers what it says....
I used this book (actually the 3rd edition) in preparing for my comprehensive exams for my master's degree. The title is descriptive. The book is short excerpts of key writings on the organization theory. The selection of readings is appropriate. The only complaint I have is that sometimes I wished I had the complete book in question! On the other hand, some of this stuff is really dry. If you are pursuing the field in an academic way, this is a valuable book. But I can't imagine reading it for enjoyment or idle curioisity.

Dense, but well worth the read
If you want to know what was, and how we got to where we are today, you'll get that with this book. I've been in public administration for about 10 years. It's providing me with some great ah-ha's.

great transaction
I received exactly what I was hoping for and it was delivered quickly. Highly recommend.