Philosophies of organizational change / Aaron C.T. Smith, Fiona M. Graetz.

Philosophies of Organizational Change explains the assumptions that drive different perspectives on organizational change management. The book describes and examines the myriad philosophical interpretations of change, revealing how and why managers confront change using so many competing methods. Ea...

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Main Author: Smith, Aaron
Corporate Author: Edward Elgar Publishing
Other Authors: Graetz, Fiona
Language:English
Published: Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar Pub., 2011.
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Physical Description:v, 210 pages : illustrations ; cm.
Format: Electronic eBook
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Philosophies of Organizational Change explains the assumptions that drive different perspectives on organizational change management. The book describes and examines the myriad philosophical interpretations of change, revealing how and why managers confront change using so many competing methods. Each philosophy introduces the reader to the key theories used to diagnose organizations and prescribe change interventions. The book critically evaluates the arguments underpinning organizational change approaches and shows how they lead to different techniques and tools for practical change.
Note:Electronic resource.
Call Number:HD58.8 .S65 2011
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781848446380 (hardback)
9780857932884 (pbk.)
9780857932891 (e-book)