Automated organizations: development and structure of the modern business firm

This book attempts to characterize a new organizational form that is now visible in many companies as a substitute of previous forms related to mechanized or mechanistic standards. The book is based on the approach of organizational structure and on Henry Mintzberg’s work on organizational configurations. As amatter of fact, it attempts to supplement Mintzberg's organizational taxonomy, taking into account changes in the structure and work organization of business firms. The book is written for all people whose work is related to organizations and who are interested in the subjects it deals with. Discusses major issues related to organizations, such as forms of organization, strategy, environment analysis, new organizational technologies, changes, culture, power and politics. Theory based and empirically grounded. Presentsa new model for a modern structure now in use in several business companies. With introductory notes at the beginning and final remarks at the end of each chapter. Presents a special chapter on automation technology. INDICE: Traditional Structures. Changes in the Situational Factors. Internal Changes. The Automated Bureaucracy and Its Variations. To Finish.

• ISBN: 978-3-7908-2758-3
• Editorial: Physica-Verlag HD
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 200
• Fecha Publicación: 30/09/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés