Sociology and Organization Theory: Positivism, Paradigms, and Postmodernity
(Part of the Cambridge Studies in Management Series)
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It has been claimed that organization theory is in a state of 'crisis'. This book traces the history of the orthodox systems theory paradigm in organization studies from its foundations in positivist sociology, through its theoretical and empirical development under structural-functionalism, to its recent deconstruction by postmodernists. The analysis offers general support for the 'sociology-in-crisis' thesis, but takes issue with one of its main...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521484588
ISBN13:9780521484589
Release Date:April 1995
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:184 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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