Work, Change and Competition
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Author Description
This book presents an in-depth study of organizational change and innovation in one of the UK's leading retail leisure companies. Based on a remarkably deep level of access, the authors provide a fascinating longitudinal study of the management process in action - both the formal, 'on stage' aspects of strategic change and the informal, political behaviour of those involved. Subjects covered include: * the changing contexts of the public house business * from management to managing * change processes and politics * control and empowerment * gender and public house management. Work, Change and Competition will be essential reading for students of organizational change, as well as all readers interested in the changing nature of management/managing and organizations.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex dynamics of organizational change and innovation within the UK retail leisure sector. The authors, David Preece, Gordon Steven, and Valerie Steven, utilize a longitudinal case study approach to examine how management processes function in practice. By contrasting formal strategic initiatives with informal political behaviors, the text provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how organizations adapt to competitive pressures.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Longitudinal analysis of organizational change within a leading UK retail leisure company
- Examination of the shift from traditional management structures to modern managing practices
- Investigation into the intersection of corporate politics and change processes
- Analysis of gender dynamics and power structures in public house management
- Discussion on the balance between organizational control and employee empowerment
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to organizational studies due to the rare, deep access the authors secured within the company. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which makes it a valuable resource for students and practitioners interested in the practical realities of management.
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Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
ISBN-10:
020307162X
ISBN-13:
9780203071625
Business
Management
Retail
Sociology
House & Home
Organizational change
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