"Howard Aldrich and Martin Ruef s tour de force shows us how the
evolutionary approach can explain change not only in organizational
populations, but within sectors and within organizations. Aldrich
and Ruef display an astonishing command of the management
literature, using vivid illustrations from cutting edge research to
show how the processes of variation, selection, retention, and
struggle operate within organizations and across them. A lucid and
engaging book that should appeal both to the newcomer to
organization theory and to the old pro."- Frank Dobbin, Harvard
UniversityA keenly anticipated Second Edition of an award winning
classic, Organizations Evolving presents a sophisticated
evolutionary view of key organizational paradigms that will give
readers a unified understanding of modern organizations.
This Second Edition is up-to-date in its survey of the
literature, as well as an overview of the new developments across
organization studies. It contains new sections on organizational
forms, community evolution and methods for studying organizations
at multiple levels.
The field of organization studies contains many contending
paradigms that often puzzle and perplex students. This book is a
stunning synthesis of the major organizational paradigms under the
umbrella of organizational theory. Scholars and students will find
it an excellent guide to the strengths and weaknesses of the
various approaches, as well as an outstanding review of the best
recent empirical research on organizations.
The book includes many helpful features, such as:
" Review questions and exercises that will consolidate reader's
learning
" A methodological appendix that assesses common research
methods
" Engaging cases that bring principles and concepts to life
This Second Edition is a rich resource for study, discussion and
debate amongst organizational scholars and postgraduate students of
organizations. "
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