ORGANISATIONAL ANALYSIS:
Notes and essays for the workshop to be held on 15th - 16th Novemeber 2007 at The Marriot Hotel Slough Berkshire SL3 8PT
Dr. Lesley Prince, C.Psychol., AFBPsS University of Birmingham
November 2007
© Dr. Lesley Prince 2007.
Organisational Analysis: Notes and Essays
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CONTENTS
Introduction to the Workshop Topics And Themes The Nature and Scope of Organisation Theory Levels of Analysis The Metaphorical Approach Organising Processes Understanding Change Conflict, Negotiation, and the Politics of Change Group and Team Working 'Cultures ' and 'Leaders ' as Cultural Agents Trust Linking the Themes Introductory Notes on Organisational
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