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Introduction 1 - 9
Part One The rise and fall of the rational organization 1
1 From trial and error to the science of management 2 - 70
The rise of organisation theory
Learning objectives
Introduction
The rise of commerce and the birth of the factory
Organisation theory: the Classical approach
Conclusions
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Case study 1
2 Developments in organisation theory 1- 52
From certainty to contingency
Learning objectives
Introduction
The Human Relations approach
The Contingency Theory approach
Conclusions
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3 In search of new paradigms 1 - 98
Learning objectives
Introduction
The Culture Excellence approach
The Japanese approach to management
Organisational learning
Conclusions
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Case study 3
4 Critical perspectives on organisation theory 1 - 43
Postmodernism, realism and complexity
Learning objectives
Introduction
The postmodern perspective
The realist perspective
The complexity perspective
Conclusions
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Case study 4
5 Culture, power, politics and choice 1 - 64
Learning objectives
Introduction
The cultural perspective
The power politics perspective
Managing and changing organisations: bringing back choice
Conclusions
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Case study 5
Part Two Strategy development and change management: past, present and future 1
6 Approaches to strategy 2 - 53
Managerial choice and constraints
Learning objectives
Introduction
Understanding strategy: origins, definitions and approaches
Understanding strategy: choices and constraints
Conclusions
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Case study 6
7 Applying strategy 1 - 51
Models, levels and tools
Learning objectives
Introduction
Types of strategies
Levels of strategy
Strategic planning tools
Conclusions
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8 Approaches to change management 1 - 56
Learning objectives
Introduction
Theoretical foundations
The Planned approach to organisational change
The frequency and magnitude of organisational change
Conclusions
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Case study 8
9 Developments in change management 1 - 58
The Emergent approach and beyond
Learning objectives
Introduction
The case against the Planned approach to organisational change
The Emergent approach to change
Emergent change: summary and criticisms
Conclusions
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Case study 9
10 A framework for change 1 - 29
Approaches and choices
Learning objectives
Introduction
Varieties of change
A framework for change
A framework for employee involvement
A framework for choice
Conclusions
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Case study 10
Part Three Managing choice
11 Organisational change and managerial choice 1 - 59
Learning objectives
Introduction
The Choice Management Change Management model
Conclusions
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12 Management roles and responsibilities 1 - 75
Learning objectives
Introduction
Globalisation and the challenge of change
The manager's role
Management and leadership
Management and leadership in action
Managerial development
Management, leadership and change
Summary and conclusions
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Case study 12
Bibliography 1 - 93
Glossary 1 - 22
Index
