International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies

Presents the description of the field of organization studies, spanning individual, organizational, societal and cultural perspective. This work is a reference tool for students, lecturers, academics and practitioners to gather knowledge about a range of topics from the perspective of organization studies with international representation. The International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies is a definitive description of the field, spanning individual, organizational, societal, and cultural perspective in a cross-disciplinary manner. Editors Stewart R. Clegg and James R. Bailey have sought to capture much of the cutting-edge thinking that characterizes the best scholarship internationally. The Encyclopedia is thoroughly cross-referenced and entries are based around a series of broad themes. Key Features - Offers a comprehensive overview of many of the major ideas, concepts, terms, and approaches that characterise this diverse field of organization studies - Illustrates the fluidity, dynamism, and innovation that now occur in organization studies-internationally - Brings together a team of international contributors from the fields of: Management, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Education, Political Science, Public Administration, Anthropology, Law and other related areas.- Examines how organizations are devices for structuring life and lives are structured by organizations Key themes include organization; Careers Struture Design Communications Cultures Diversity Innovation Change Strategy Power Leadership Learning Knowledge Ethics Theory Research Conflict Politics