Theory in Practice by Chris Argyris
This book is a landmark in two fields. It is a practical guide to the reform of professional education. It is also a beacon to theoretical thinking about human organizations, about their interdependence with the social structure of the professions, and about theory in practice.--The Journal of Higher Education. Contents: Part One: Theory--1. Theories of Action; 2. Evaluating Theories of Action; Part Two: Action--3. Diagnosing Theories-in-Use; 4. Model I; 5. Model I; 6. Transition from Model I to Model I; 7. Learning Model I Behavior; Part Three: Practice--8. Issues in Professional Education; 9. Implications for Professional Competence and Practice; 10. Redesigning Professional Education.
"This book is a landmark in two fieldsIt is a practical guide tothe reform of professional education. It is also a beacon totheoretical thinking about human organizations, about theirinterdepAndence with the social structure of the professions, andabout theory in practice." --Journal of Higher Education
"This is a fundamentally important book. It strikes directly to theheart of real education--changing behavior." --AdministrativeScience Quarterly
"This is a fundamentally important book. It strikes directly to theheart of real education--changing behavior." --AdministrativeScience Quarterly
CHRIS ARGYRIS is James Bryant Conant professor of organizational behavior in the graduate schools of business and education at Harvard University. His previous Jossey-Bass books include Action Science, and Theory in Practice.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781555424466 |
| ISBN 10 | 1555424465 |
| Title | Theory in Practice |
| Author | Chris Argyris |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 1992-02-03 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |