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Introduction
to Value-led Organizations
Uncertain
times for organizations. Sources of guidance. "Nothing
fails like success." |
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What
is a Value-Led Organization?
We
all have an instinctive sense of what organizations are because
most of us either work in one of them or provide services
or products to them. There are any number of definitions of
an organization. This section takes our understanding of organizations
to a deeper level by looking at fundamental questions.
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The
Evolution of Value Concepts for Organizations
To
understand how organizations have evolved this section looks
at the following. The early history of organizations. Organizations
over the last century. Key figures: Henri Fayol, Frederick
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E-Dimension:
Organizations Express
We
have never seen anything like the Internet; it is having enormous
impact on organizations. This section explores the key issues
and questions. The Internet's high-speed impact on business.
How technology has changed the way that organizations and
their people work. Ten Internet business principles.
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The
Global Dimension
As
a term "globalization" was first coined in the 1980s
and this chapter discusses the issues for organizations.
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The
State of the Art
To
understand the state of organizations today we must give attention
to several key elements. This section examines: Turbulent
times for organizations. Organizations: big is beautiful?
Organizations: small is beautiful? The new pioneers.
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Organizations
Express In Practice
Change
has always been with us, although it is only comparatively
recently that "change management" has been elevated
to an important business concept. This section looks at issues
involved in managing change as well as case studies in four
organizations. |
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Key
Concepts and Thinkers
This section contains a selective glossary of key terms, key
concepts and key thinkers associated with organizational theory
and practice. |
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Resources
Countless
words have been written about what goes on in and around organizations.
This chapter identifies some of the best resources around,
including books, articles, journals, magazines, and Websites.
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Ten
Steps to Making Organizations Express Work
This
final chapter provides you with 10 key priorities relevant
to your organization and its marketplace.
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