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Classics of Organization Theory(7th Edition)
by Jay M. Shafritz, J. Steven Ott, Yong Suk Jang
Paperback, 543 Pages, Published 2010 by Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-495-56941-1, ISBN: 0-495-56941-0

"Prezzi spinge tre degli elementi più importanti del successo dell'impresa: fatturato e dei profitti, il comportamento dei clienti e l'immagine ferma. Questo libro fornisce un'introduzione ai principi di base per pensare chiaramente sui prezzi. A differenza di altri libri di marketing sui prezzi, gli autori usano un approccio più analitico e si riferiscono idee ai principi di base della microeconomia. Rakesh Vohra e Lakshman Krishnamurth ..."

The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector(1st Edition)
An Overview
by J. Steven Ott
Paperback, 448 Pages, Published 2000 by Westview Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8133-6785-9, ISBN: 0-8133-6785-9

"The Non-Profit Sector: An Overview is a collection of the most insightful and accessible writings about the nonprofit sector in the U.S. and its organizations. The book discusses everything from Andrew Carnegie's turn-of-the-century philosophy of philanthropy, to the most recent writings by current scholars and practitioners. Accordingly, the book contains previously published articles, chapters, and encyclopedia entries that present th ..."

Understanding Nonprofit Organizations(3rd Edition)
Governance, Leadership, and Management
by J. Steven Ott, Lisa A. Dicke, C. Kenneth Meyer, Ott/Dicke, Westview Press
Paperback, 350 Pages, Published 2015 by Westview Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8133-4961-9, ISBN: 0-8133-4961-3

""Understanding Nonprofit Organizations" examines the most important issues that face today s leaders and managers of nonprofit organizations through the writing of scholars, consultants, and practicing executives. It focuses on governing, leading, and managing nonprofit organizations and how such organizations differ from both the public and private sectors. Each part opens with a framing essay that identifies the central themes and iss ..."

Classics of Organization Theory(8th Edition)
by Jay M. Shafritz, J. Steven Ott, Yong Suk Jang
Paperback, 560 Pages, Published 2015 by Cengage Learning
International Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-285-87027-4, ISBN: 1-285-87027-1

"Grasp the important themes, perspectives, and theories of the field with CLASSICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY, 8e. This collection of the most enduring works in organization theory, written by distinguished theorists, describes what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development has coincided with events and changes in other fields."

Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior(4th Edition)
by J. Steven Ott, Richard B. Simpson, Sandra J. Parkes, Richard L. Simpson
Paperback, 496 Pages, Published 2007 by Wadsworth Publishing
International Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-495-09474-6, ISBN: 0-495-09474-9

"CLASSIC READINGS IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR is organized around the field's most discussed themes: leadership, motivation, teams and groups, effects of the work environment, power and influence, and organizational change. Within each of these thematic sections, the readings are presented chronologically so students can better understand the development of specific theories, as well as the overall development of the field of organization ..."

Classics of Organization Theory(6th Edition)
(with InfoTrac)
by Jay M. Shafritz, Yong Suk Jang, J. Steven Ott, Steven J. Oott
Paperback, 560 Pages, Published 2004 by Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-534-63156-7, ISBN: 0-534-63156-8

"Compiled by the most influential authors in the field, CLASSICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY is a collection of the most enduring works in organization theory. Designed for those new to the field, the text helps students grasp the important themes, perspectives, and theories of the field by describing what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development has coincided with developments in other fields. This text is not si ..."

Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior(3rd Edition)
by J. Steven Ott, Richard B. Simpson, Sandra J. Parks, David Tatom, Janise Fry
Paperback, 544 Pages, Published 2002 by Cengage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-0-15-505896-5, ISBN: 0-15-505896-7

"CLASSIC READINGS IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR is organized around the field's most discussed themes: leadership, motivation, individuals in teams and groups, effects of the work environment on individuals, power and influence, and organizational change. Within each of these thematic sections, the readings are presented chronologically so students can understand the development of specific theories, as well as the overall development of th ..."

Classics of Organization Theory(5th Edition)
by Jay M. Shafritz, J. Steven Ott
Paperback, 600 Pages, Published 2000 by Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-15-506869-8, ISBN: 0-15-506869-5

"This volume collects the most important works in organization theory, as written by the most influential authors in the field. These are the works of the "masters"-and, having withstood the test of time, the ideas presented by each of the works are commonly referenced in the study of organizational theory. This text is designed to help students learn about, understand, and appreciate key themes and perspectives in the field. The author ..."

The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector(3rd Edition)
by J. Steven Ott, Lisa A. Dicke, Ott/Dicke, Westview Press
Paperback, 440 Pages, Published 2015 by Westview Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8133-4960-2, ISBN: 0-8133-4960-5

""The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector" is a collection of insightful and influential classic and recent readings on the existence, forms and functions of the nonprofit sectorthe sector that sits between the market and government. The book encompasses everything from Andrew Carnegie s turn-of-the-century philosophy of philanthropy to the most recent writings by current scholars and practitioners from a wide variety of perspectives and disc ..."

The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector(2nd Edition)
by J. Steven Ott, Lisa A. Dicke, Dicke Ott
Paperback, 448 Pages, Published 2011 by Westview Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8133-4491-1, ISBN: 0-8133-4491-3

"The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector features the most insightful and influential readings on the nature, place, and roles of the nonprofit sector-the sector that sits between the market and government. This book discusses everything from Andrew Carnegie's turn-of-the-century philosophy of philanthropy to the most recent writings by current scholars and practitioners from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines. The second edition ..."

Understanding Nonprofit Organizations(2nd Edition)
Governance, Leadership, and Management
by J. Steven Ott, Lisa A. Dicke, Dicke Ott
Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2011 by Westview Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8133-4468-3, ISBN: 0-8133-4468-9

"Understanding Nonprofit Organizations features the most insightful classic and recent articles on managing nonprofit organizations in the United States. Selected writings from scholars, consultants, and practicing executives focus on governing, leading, and managing nonprofit organizations and how nonprofits differ from the public and private sectors.Completely revised and updated with twenty new readings, the second edition speaks to t ..."

Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior(3rd Edition)
by J. Steven Ott
Paperback, 638 Pages, Published 1989 by Wadsworth Pub Co
ISBN-13: 978-0-534-11073-4, ISBN: 0-534-11073-8

"Intended for courses in Organizational Behavior and Organization Theory taught in departments of political science, public administration, sociology, and business administration."

Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior(2nd Edition)
by J. Steven Ott
Paperback, 530 Pages, Published 1995 by Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-534-50413-7, ISBN: 0-534-50413-2

"Rather, I believe our present ways of understanding organizations are skewed, and that the longer we remain ... control and out of control, are but signals of our failure to understand a deeper reality of organizational life, and of life in general. ... This version is from The Turning Point: In the twentieth century, physicists faced , for the first time, a serious challenge to ... of modern physics can only be understood when one ..."

The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector
by Lisa Dicke, J. Steven Ott
Paperback, 442 Pages, Published 2021 by Routledge
ISBN-13: 978-0-367-69648-1, ISBN: 0-367-69648-7

"The fourth edition of this comprehensive volume includes both new and classic readings, as well as two new sections on the international NGO sector and theories about intersectoral relations."

The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector and Understanding Nonprofit Organizations, 2-Volume SET(3rd Edition)
by J. Steven Ott, Lisa A. Dicke, C. Kenneth Meyer
Paperback, 800 Pages, Published 2015 by Westview Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8133-4993-0, ISBN: 0-8133-4993-1

"This set features two texts edited by professors J. Steven Ott and Lisa A. Dicke: "The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector," Third Edition, features classic and current readings on the existence, forms and functions of the nonprofit sector. "Understanding Nonprofit Organizations," Third Edition, features classic and current readings, as well as case studies, on the crucial issues in the management of nonprofit organizations."

Classics on Organization Theory(3rd Edition)
by Jay M. Shafritz, J. Steven Ott
Paperback, 445 Pages, Published 1992 by Thomson Brooks/Cole
ISBN-13: 978-0-534-10834-2, ISBN: 0-534-10834-2

"Competition within the organization occurs within closely defined limits; evaluation and promotion are relatively ... An increase in the use of categorization for decision making decreases the amount of search for alternatives (3.6) [3.6:3.5]."

Dictionary of Non-profit Organization Management Shafritz, Jay.
by J. Steven Ott, Jay M. Shafritz, Facts On File
Hardcover, 620 Pages, Published 1986 by Facts On File
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-1282-4, ISBN: 0-8160-1282-2

"Defines terms related to governance, funding, public administration, staffing,accounting, business practice, investments, labor relations, and public relations"

CLASSICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY(3rd Edition)
(Brooks/Cole Series in Public Administration)
by J. Steven Ott, Jay M. Shafritz
Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 1994 by Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-534-17304-3, ISBN: 0-534-17304-7

"This book should be of interest to graduates of public administration, political science, business, educational administration, social work and psychology."

Public Management(1st Edition)
The Essential Readings
by J. Steven Ott, Albert C. Hyde, Jay M. Shafritz
Paperback, 468 Pages, Published 1991 by Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-8304-1256-3, ISBN: 0-8304-1256-5

"This volume contains all the vital resources needed for effective management in government. The readings collected in this book trace the history and nature of public management, examine the role of computers, and discuss privatization. Chapters on management practices cover effective decision-making, proper planning, budgeting, productivity, and human resources. The final section provides a glimpse of what the future may hold for pu ..."

Public Administration for the Twenty-First Century(1st Edition)
by Philip J. Cooper, Linda P. Brady, Olivia Hidalgo Hardeman, Katherine C. Naff, J. Steven Ott, Harvey White, Albert Hyde
Hardcover, 433 Pages, Published 1997 by Cengage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-0-15-500481-8, ISBN: 0-15-500481-6

"PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY emphasizes the importance of moving beyond reform to a future-oriented stance. The text identifies several themes central to public administration, including the importance of globalization, diversity, intergovernmental relations, and the critical significance of public law as a central defining feature of public life. Through these and other important concepts, this book acknowledges t ..."

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