Organization Theory & Design (13th Edition) by Richard L. Daft is a leading academic textbook that connects classic organizational theories with modern business practices. Published by Cengage Learning, this edition
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Organization Theory & Design (13th Edition) by Richard L. Daft is a leading academic textbook that connects classic organizational theories with modern business practices. Published by Cengage Learning, this edition delivers a systematic framework for understanding how structural choices impact business performance in a digital, global economy. [1, 2]Core Book Specifications
- Authorship: Richard L. Daft, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Vanderbilt University.
- Publication Date: November 4, 2019 (Copyright © 2021).
- Page Count: 688 pages.
- Standard Print ISBN: 978-0357445143 / 0357445147.
- Digital/eTextbook ISBN: 9798214350042. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Key Feature Revisions
- Digital Platforms: New chapters detail designs for platform-based digital organizations like Amazon and Uber.
- Social Impact: New focus on dual-purpose organizations managing social welfare alongside profits.
- Modern Structures: Deep dives into Holacracy team structures, big data, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Strategic Dynamics: Coverage of reverse innovation and advanced social network analysis. [1, 2, 3]
Chapter Structure OverviewThe text is structured into five main parts, covering foundational theories to modern, dynamic processes: [1]
- Part I & II: Introduction to organizations, strategy, and structural design.
- Part III: Open system design elements (environment, interorganizational relationships, international context, and social impact/sustainability).
- Part IV: Internal design elements, covering technology, digital organizations/big data, and company life cycles.
- Part V: Managing change, including culture, innovation, decision-making, and organizational politics. [1, 2]
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