Organizations in action
Book • 1967
In 'Organizations in Action', James D. Thompson offers a comprehensive analysis of organizational behavior, classifying organizations based on their technologies and environments.
The book emphasizes the importance of handling uncertainty and integrates insights from economics, sociology, social psychology, and political science.
It is considered a foundational work in organization theory, providing ninety-five propositions about organizational behavior applicable across different cultures.
The book emphasizes the importance of handling uncertainty and integrates insights from economics, sociology, social psychology, and political science.
It is considered a foundational work in organization theory, providing ninety-five propositions about organizational behavior applicable across different cultures.
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