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The Indian edition of Organizational Theory, Design, and Change, 7th edition incorporates examples and case studies that are specifically tailored to the context of the Indian subcontinent. The book's central theme is to offer students a current and comprehensive understanding of how evolving environments influence managerial decisions in redesigning organizational structures to enhance effectiveness.<br/><br/>The text is designed to captivate and motivate students, encouraging them to absorb and analyze the material. Moreover, it holds significance for practicing managers and consultants striving to enhance organizational performance.<br/><br/>Features –<br/><br/>End-of-the-book Cases to enrich students’ understanding of organizational theory concepts<br/>Organizational Insight boxes relate directly to core chapter concepts<br/>Chapter objectives and key terms are clearly defined and listed to aid learning<br/>Managerial Implications sections provide students with lessons from organizational theory<br/>Detailed end-of-chapter summaries facilitate learning<br/>Examples of multinational organizations with a long history of operations in India like IBM, Microsoft, Toyota, Amazon, etc.<br/>Case studies of Indian companies like Reliance-Jio, Tata Group, Infosys, Mahindra Group, Axis Bank, etc.<br/>Unique cases like the Mumbai Dabbawallas, InMobi, and many others<br/><br/>Part 1: The Organization and Its Environment –<br/><br/>1. Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness 2. Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics 3. Organizing in a Changing Global Environment<br/><br/>Part 2: Organizational Design –<br/><br/>4. Basic Challenges of Organizational Design 5. Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control 6. Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination 7. Creating and Managing Organizational Culture 8. Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment 9. Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology<br/><br/>Part 3: Organizational Change –<br/><br/>10. Types and Forms of Organizational Change 11. Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death 12. Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology 13. Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity 14. Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics<br/><br/>Source: https://www.amazon.in/Organizational-Theory-Design-Change-Revised/dp/9361597256/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FTBYOYXOPR6X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DV7tuEdfMP0uIkdCRMgSCg.2CR9VQe55oNcRItRFdHev2fG4Fr651MK0oMFJ0kIW28&dib_tag=se&keywords=9789361597251&qid=1753422217&sprefix=9789361599712%2Caps%2C645&sr=8-1 |
