(Pearson Education) A textbook compiled of analysis and consideration of the role Information Technology will play in the future of business and in the lives of managers. A collection from a group of authors discussing topics relevant to the future of IT, aimed at students of Information Technology. DLC: Information technology--Management.

Information Technology and the Future Enterprise : New Models for Managers

DeSanctis, Gerardine

Dickson, Gary W.

Computers & Technology

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Business & Money

Dickson, Gary

Management & Leadership

Organizational Design: A Step-By-Step Approach

In today's volatile business environment, it is more important than ever that managers, whether of a global multinational or a small team, should understand the fundamentals of organizational design. Written specifically for executives and executive MBA students, the new edition of this successful book provides a step-by-step "how to" guide for designing an organization. It features comprehensive coverage of the key aspects of organizational design, including goals, strategy, process, people, coordination, control and incentives. These aspects are explained through the use of a unique series of 2 x 2 graphs that provide an integrated, spatial way to assess and plan organizational design. The new edition features a number of important improvements, including a new framework for understanding leadership and organizational climate, the introduction of the concept of manoeuvrability and a completely new chapter examining joint ventures, mergers, partnerships and strategic alliances.

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Burton, Richard M.

Obel, Børge

Processes & Infrastructure

Cambridge University Press

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