Organisation Theory: Concepts and cases, 5e applies organisational theory in an Australian context. The material has been selected and interpreted to assist students in understanding how organisations may be structured and managed more effectively. This best-selling text is known for its applied approach, and is suitable for undergraduate and early stage postgraduate students.

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PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO ORGANISATION THEORY 1. An overview 2. The evolution of organisation theory 3. Organisational effectiveness PART 2 COMPARING ORGANISATIONS 4. Dimensions of organisation structure PART 3 CONTINGENCIES 5. Strategy 6. Organisation size 7. Technology 8. Environment 9. Power-control PART 4 ORGANISATIONS IN ACTION 10. The challenge of finding an appropriate structure 11. Managing the environment 12. Managing organisational change 13. Managing organisational culture 14. Managing organisation growth and decline 15. Innovation, knowledge management and organisational learning 16. Gender and organisations SUPPLEMENTS Instructor's Manual PowerPoint Slides