A Sociological Reader on Complex OrganizationsCollection of papers on the sociological aspects of organisational structures (incl. Business organization) and on research methods for the study thereof - outlines modern theories of organisation, the maintenance of social integration and Motivation and covers environmental factors, trends in management, job satisfaction, the decision making process, psychological aspects of employees attitudes, etc. References and statistical tables. |
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MODERN THEORIES OF ORGANIZATION | 1 |
ORGANIZATIONS AS SYSTEMS OF COOPERATION | 15 |
SUGGESTIONS FOR A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH TO | 32 |
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