This book is a South Asian adaptation of the third edition of Stephen P. Robbins's bestselling American text Organization Theory: Structure, Design and Applications. The book focuses on the basic concepts of organization theory that all students need in order to build a strong foundation in the management sciences. This third revised edition retains Robbins's unparalleled style of presentation and management-oriented content that helps readers understand how the principles of structure and design are being applied in organizations operating across the global landscape. With its new look, this adapted edition provides a fresh perspective for the reader into how "organization theory" has been applied by the organizational sector in India. The step-by-step analyses of the theoretical concepts have been taken a step further by the examples used. In-depth studies of organizations, such as the Reliance Group, ECIL, ITC, Aravind Eye Care, BHEL, United Breweries Group, help readers by providing them with an insight into the fine blend of the concepts and the practical applications of organization theory.

Part I : Introduction: What’s It All About

1. An Overview
2.The Evolution of Organization Theory
3.Organizational Effectiveness
4.Dimensions of Organization Structure

Part II : The Determinants: What Causes Structure

5.Organization Size
6.Technology
7.Environment
8.Power-Control

Part III : Organizational Design: Choosing the Right Structural Form

9.Organizational Design Options
10.Bureaucracy: A Closer Look
11.Adhocracy: A Closer Look

Part IV : Applications: Contemporary Issues In Organization Theory

12.Managing the Environment
13.Managing Organizational Change
14.Managing Organizational Conflict
15.Managing Organizational Culture
16.Managing Organizational Evolution

Part V : Applications: Cases In Organization Theory