Table of Content
Part I : Introduction: What's It All About

An Overview
The Evolution of Organization Theory
Organizational Effectiveness
Dimensions of Organization Structure

Part II : The Determinants: What Causes Structure

Organization Size
Technology
Environment
Power-Control

Part III : Organizational Design: Choosing the Right Structural Form

Organizational Design Options
Bureaucracy: A Closer Look
Adhocracy: A Closer Look

Part IV : Applications: Contemporary Issues In Organization Theory

Managing the Environment
Managing Organizational Change
Managing Organizational Conflict
Managing Organizational Culture
Managing Organizational Evolution

Part V : Applications: Cases In Organization Theory

This book is a South Asian adaptation of the third edition of Stephen P. Robbins's bestselling American text Organization Theory: Structure, Design, and Applications. The book focuses on the basic concepts of organization theory that all students need in order to build a strong foundation in the management sciences. This third revised edition retains Robbins's unparalleled style of presentation and management-oriented content that helps readers understand how the principles of structure and design are being applied in organizations operating across the global landscape.



With its new look, this adapted edition provides a fresh perspective for the reader into how “organization theory” has been applied by the organizational sector in India. The step-by-step analyses of the theoretical concepts have been taken a step further by the examples used. In-depth studies of organizations, such as the Reliance Group, ECIL, ITC, Aravind Eye Care, BHEL, United Breweries Group, help readers by providing them with an insight into the fine blend of the concepts and the practical applications of organization theory.