Organization Theory: Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives - Softcover

The most useful introductory text on organization theory there is. (Ian Storer, Sheffield Hallam University)

A text that will genuinely help a student be an organization theorist. (Gemma Donnelly-Cox, Trinity College Dublin)

The comprehensiveness of the approach is beyond question. (Dr Sandra Pereira, University of Warwick)

This is an excellent textbook. (Dr Marco Berti, University of Technology, Sydney)

Very good, very accessible, very relevant. (Dr Beryl Bellman, California State University Los Angeles)

Organization Theory offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of organizations and organizing processes. Through the unique three-perspective approach, students are challenged to explain, explore, and evaluate organizational theory, drawing on their own experiences as well as the book's diverse practical examples.

The fourth edition includes a host of new learning features, which examine the practicality of theorizing and encourage students to broaden their intellectual reach. 'Theory to Practice' boxes and case studies highlight organizing processes in a range of settings, either through real-life, business examples or through exercises that encourage students to apply the theory to organizations they know or organizing experiences of their own. 'Think like a Theorist' and 'Exercise Those Perspectives' boxes then encourage students to actively theorize and evaluate, developing essential critical thinking skills and a greater understanding of the complex knowledge with which organization theorists grapple. By taking theory off the page, students can learn through doing and adopt a reflexive stance to the world around them.

Mary Jo Hatch draws on her extensive experience in the field to produce a trusted and accessible introduction to the subject that provides academic depth, engaging pedagogy, and a practical focus.

This book is accompanied by a collection of online resources:

For students:
Multiple-choice questions

For lecturers:
PowerPoint slides
Figures and tables from the book
Lecturers' guide
Additional case studies