Modern Organizations

Theory and Practice

Ali Farazmand

• Publisher: Praeger
• Year: 2002
• Print ISBN: 9780275961404
• eBook ISBN: 9780313011948
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: Politics
• Index: Politics & International Relations

Farazmand and his contributors examine modern organization theory and behavior. They view organization in two ways: As an organization of society into public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and they examine the power structure and those power elites who determine policy choices and outcomes. They also look at organizing activity, such as creating institutional arrangements to perform certain functions or tasks, as well as organizational entities of all sizes. Using a balanced approach to analyze modern organizations' managerial expectations and individual/citizen expectations and demands, the book presents a succinct analysis of theoretical and conceptual perspectives on modern organizations, their management, and their interactions with other organizations in an environment that is becoming increasingly global and integrated worldwide. Although all organizations are covered, the emphasis is placed mainly on public organizations. The book also addresses key issues of organizational change, reform, and reorganization of governments in both theoretical and empirical ways. A key text and handbook for scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners of public administration and the management of nonprofit organizations.

Table of contents

• Contents
• Preface to the Second Edition
• Preface to the First Edition
• Introduction: The Multifaceted Nature of Modern Organizations
• I. Society and Modern Organizations
• II. Public Organization Design and Reorganization of Administration
• III. Organizations, Individuals, and Administration: Issues and Perspectives
• For Further Reading
• Index
• About the Editor and Contributors