Reframing Organizations

In this fifth edition of the bestselling text in organizational theory and behavior, Bolman and Deal's update includes coverage of pressing issues such as globalization, changing workforce, multi-cultural and virtual workforces and communication, and sustainability. A full instructor support package is available including an instructor's guide, summary tip sheets for each chapter, hot links to videos & extra resources, mini-assessments for each of the frames, and podcast Q&As with Bolman & Deal.

Preface viiAcknowledgments xiiiPART ONE Making Sense of Organizations 11 Introduction: The Power of Reframing 32 Simple Ideas, Complex Organizations 23PART TWO The Structural Frame 413 Getting Organized 434 Structure and Restructuring 695 Organizing Groups and Teams 95PART THREE The Human Resource Frame 1136 People and Organizations 1157 Improving Human Resource Management 1378 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics 161PART FOUR The Political Frame 1839 Power, Conflict, and Coalition 18510 The Manager as Politician 20511 Organizations as Political Arenas and Political Agents 225PART FIVE The Symbolic Frame 24312 Organizational Symbols and Culture 24513 Culture in Action 27114 Organization as Theater 285PART SIX Improving Leadership Practice 30315 Integrating Frames for Effective Practice 30516 Reframing in Action: Opportunities and Perils 32317 Reframing Leadership 33718 Reframing Change in Organizations 37119 Reframing Ethics and Spirit 39320 Bringing It All Together: Change and Leadership in Action 40721 Epilogue: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership 431Appendix: The Best of Organizational Studies 435Notes 439Bibliography 441The Authors 483Name Index 485Subject Index 497