This text takes a broad perspective on the issue of organisations and change blending theory and practice. Divided into three parts for ease of use, Part One considers the nature of organisations and uses insights from systems thinking to situate the organisation within its external 'influencing' environment. Part Two covers the influence of organisational structures on the capacity for change and vice versa. It also discusses cultural differences, issues of organisational politics, power and conflict, leadership styles and their relationship to managing change. Part Three returns to the practical issues of change implementation. It covers different approaches to the introduction and management of change and offers a critique of these. The book concludes by suggesting some principles for analysing, managing and implementing change in organisations.