Complex Organizations: A Critical Essay

by Charles Perrow

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Provides an overview of the principal schools of thought as it presents a sociopsychological, and historical orientation to the field of organizational analysis. This book, with theories made concrete by specific, student-oriented examples, takes a critical view toward organizations, analyzing their impact on individuals, groups, and society.

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Charles Perrow is professor emeritus of sociology at Yale University. He has worked as a consultant for the U.S. military, the White House, and the nuclear-power industry.

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Sociology, Nonfiction, Business, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
302.35Society, government, & cultureSocial sciences, sociology & anthropologyMass Communication & MediaSocial interaction within groupsSocial interaction in complex groups
LCC
HM131 .P382Social sciencesSociology (General)SociologyThese are obsolete numbers no longer used
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