Summary

Taking a broad perspective on the issue of organizatons and change, this book blends theory and practice and is divided into three parts. Part One focuses on the nature of organizations and uses insights from systems thinking to situate the organization within its internal influencing environment. Part Two covers the influence of organizational structures on the capacity for change and vice versa. It also discusses the cultural differences, issues of organizational politics, power and conflict, leadership styles and their relationship to managing change. Part Three returns to the practical issue of implementation and covers different approches to the introduction and management of change and offers a critique of these. The book concludes by suggesting some principles for analyzing, managing and implementing change in organizations.