University Press of America
Pages: 760
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Trim: 5¾ x 8¾
978-0-7618-2075-8 • Hardback • October 2001 • $191.00 • (£148.00)
978-0-7618-2076-5 • Paperback • October 2001 • $144.99 • (£112.00)
Meshack Mairura Sagini is Associate Professor of Education and Political Science, Langston University, Oklahoma.
Chapter 1 List of Figures
Chapter 2 List of Tables
Chapter 3 List of Abbreviations
Chapter 4 Foreword
Chapter 5 Preface
Chapter 6 The Organizational Theory? The Organization in a Historical Context
Chapter 7 Theoretical Base of Organization:
Chapter 8 The Organization as Rational Structure
Chapter 9 The Organization as a Natural or Behavioral System: 1920s-1960s
Chapter 10 Organizations as Open Systems
Chapter 11 Organizational Structures:
Chapter 12 Organizational Goals: The Mission of Langston University
Chapter 13 Organizational Structure and Design: NATO
Chapter 14 Organizational Diversity: The New Theory
Chapter 15 Organizational Culture: The New Theory
Chapter 16 Organizational Processes:
Chapter 17 Organizational Leadership
Chapter 18 Organizational Communication
Chapter 19 Organizational Decision Making
Chapter 20 Organizational Technology
Chapter 21 Organizational Work Motivation
Chapter 22 Organizational Control
Chapter 23 Organizational Change
Chapter 24 Political Economy:
Chapter 25 Political Economy: Its Effects on Nations and their Organizations
Chapter 26 African Political Economy: The Global Context
Chapter 27 Organizational Development: Forces of Migration in Africa and Elsewhere
Chapter 28 Conclusion: Comparative and Deconstructive Critique: The New Paradigm for the Third Millennium
Chapter 29 Author Index
Chapter 30 Subject Index
Chapter 31 About the Author
...a unique book in that it systematically and comprehensively analyzes the section of political economy and organizational behavior. Students, teachers or practitioners in the public sector or corporate sector will welcome this book to better understand organizational behavior.
— Educational Book Review
Professor Sagini has written a marvelous and eye-opening book. It brings new perspectives and insights to a subject of enduring importance. It is must reading for anyone seeking a better understanding of the nature and impact of administration in contemporary society.
— Thomas E. Patterson-Bradlee, professor of government & media; Harvard University
...a unique book in that it systematically and comprehensively analyzes the section of political economy and organizational behavior. Students, teachers or practitioners in the public sector or corporate sector will welcome this book to better understand organizational behavior.
— Educational Book Review