Organizational Change
Patrick Dawson(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 28. January 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-85396-237-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a critical analysis of contemporary theories and models for understanding change. It demystifies some of the new approaches which have emerged internationally, and develops a
processual framework. New empirical material is used to highlight some of the major contemporary issues, which surround the introduction of new production and service concepts, such as, Just-in-Time production techniques, new technology, cellular manufacture and Total Quality Management. The majority of books available in the area of change management tend to be either in the form of practitioner-oriented "cookbooks", couched in the "how to do it" style, or in a more focused form which emphasises particular aspects of certain types of change. The heavy reliance on anecdotes and metaphors in the formulation of neat prescriptive solutions to the problems of managing transitions has tended to cloud the process of organizational adaptation to rapidly changing global demands.
processual framework. New empirical material is used to highlight some of the major contemporary issues, which surround the introduction of new production and service concepts, such as, Just-in-Time production techniques, new technology, cellular manufacture and Total Quality Management. The majority of books available in the area of change management tend to be either in the form of practitioner-oriented "cookbooks", couched in the "how to do it" style, or in a more focused form which emphasises particular aspects of certain types of change. The heavy reliance on anecdotes and metaphors in the formulation of neat prescriptive solutions to the problems of managing transitions has tended to cloud the process of organizational adaptation to rapidly changing global demands.
Reviews / Votes
`This is a reasonably-priced book that all managers and students should read. They will not have wasted their time in doing so. They may then even understand the complex and dynamic nature oforganizational change better' - Employee Relations
`The content encountered throughout the book makes this an adventure in reading about and understanding organizational change' - International Journal of Organizational Analysis
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
336 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85396-237-0 (9781853962370)
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Person
Patrick Dawson is Emeritus Professor at the University of Aberdeen. He holds a PhD in Industrial Sociology from the University of Southampton and during his early career, worked at the University of Surrey and the University of Edinburgh.
Content
Organizations in Transition
Understanding Organizational Change
The Transition Towards New Organizational Arrangements
Applying a Processual Approach
The Computerization of Freight Operations at British Rail:
Total Quality Management at Pirelli Cables
Just-in-time at Hewlett Packard
Cellular Manufacture at General Motors
New Technology at General Linen Service
Developing Software for Organizational Change
The Alvey and Csiro Projects
Conclusion
Managing Transition in Modern Organizations
Understanding Organizational Change
The Transition Towards New Organizational Arrangements
Applying a Processual Approach
The Computerization of Freight Operations at British Rail:
Total Quality Management at Pirelli Cables
Just-in-time at Hewlett Packard
Cellular Manufacture at General Motors
New Technology at General Linen Service
Developing Software for Organizational Change
The Alvey and Csiro Projects
Conclusion
Managing Transition in Modern Organizations