The Post-Bureaucratic Organization
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The Post-Bureaucratic Organization by Charles Heckscher
The book is well organized and well written. After reading the book, I am convinced that our organizations must change in the directions prescribed by the authors, if these organizations are to succeed in this postindustrial, global age. --Personnel Psychology What is wrong with bureaucracy? What does the post-bureaucratic organization offer in the way of improvement? These and other provocative questions are addressed in this well-integrated collection of articles by leading scholars in the field of organizational change. The far-reaching implications of the transformation of organizations from bureaucratic to post-bureaucratic are critically examined. This outstanding volume begins with a definition of the ideal post-bureaucratic organization. It then critiques some of the fundamental assumptions of bureaucratic organizations such as the ethic of individual merit, decision-making roles, and coordinated effort. The contributors analyze the change process from bureaucracy to post-bureaucracy and three alternative approaches to bureaucracy including the virtual organization, the team organization, and the quality organization. The Post-Bureaucratic Organization concludes with two case studies that illustrate both the strengths and weaknesses of post-bureaucratic organizations. Ideal for scholars of organizational behavior, sociology of organizations, organizational psychology, and for those who are interested in the latest developments in corporate reorganization.Charles Heckscher, Professor, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations Charles Heckscher is a Professor at Rutgers University and co-Director of the Center for the Study of Collaboration in Work and Society. His research has focused on organization change and the changing nature of employee representation. He has also worked in many industries as a practitioner and
consultant on processes of organizational development. Before coming to Rutgers he worked for the Communications Workers' Union and taught Human Resources Management at the Harvard Business School. His books include The New Unionism, White-Collar Blues, Agents of Change, and The Collaborative
Enterprise.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780803957183 |
| ISBN 10 | 0803957181 |
| Title | The Post-Bureaucratic Organization |
| Author | Charles Heckscher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 1994-07-25 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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