Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors <br /><br /><strong>Understanding Organizations: Theories and Images</strong> introduces students to the key principles of understanding, designing, and managing organizations in an accessible and practical way. The book provides a conceptual toolkit containing the essential models, theories and concepts needed for working in, managing and evaluating organizations.<div></div><p><strong> Key Features:</strong></p><ul> <li>Insightful anecdotes discuss how for- and not-for profit organizations fit within our current society from a social and economic perspective.</li> <li>Theoretical framework and multi-perspective approach focuses on economics, institutionalism and evolution theory highlighting the relationship between organizations, employees and the broader society. </li> <li>Research-focused approach analyses organizational phenomena in light of recent studies.</li></ul><p>This textbook is ideal for undergraduates and postgraduates studying general management, organizational theory, organizational design, and organizational sociology. <br /><br /><strong>Visit the Companion Website at </strong></p>