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A proven framework for effective leadership, newly updated and revised

The new 8th edition of Reframing Organizations provides powerful, time-tested guidance for organizational leadership. Rooted in decades of social science research, Bolman and Deal's four-frame model has withstood the test of time with its accessible and incisive ideas for navigating complexity and turbulence. The latest research from organizational theory, organizational behavior, psychology, sociology, and political science is enlivened with new cases that illustrate real-world applications of the concepts in the book. The new edition is updated with material on current topics like AI, job crafting, agility, gig work, and intersectionality. The book continues to engage readers with clear and lively writing.

Since its creation more than 40 years ago, Bolman and Deal's four-frame model has become a widely used and influential framework for leadership, sense-making, cross-sector collaboration, and navigating organizational complexity.

Readers will find:

• In-depth explorations of Bolman and Deal's Structural, Human Resource, Political, and Symbolic frames.
• Vivid and instructive case examples of prominent leaders and organizations (including Elon Musk at DOGE, Reed Hastings at Netflix, Mary Barra at General Motors, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Hilton Hotels, and video game maker Valve).
• Pithy and accessible summaries of some of the most important and influential works in research on organizations and leadership.

• Coverage of important similarities and differences across business, government, education, and not-for-profit organizations
  Reframing Organizations is a must-read for students, managers, executives and anyone seeking powerful and provocative ways to read organizational dynamics and lead effectively in a challenging and turbulent world. Bolman & Deal blend research, theory and practice to offer readers insights and strategies for achieving both personal and organizational goals.

  Inhalt

  Preface ix

  Part One Making Sense of Organizations 1

  1 Introduction: The Power of Reframing 3

  2 Simple Ideas, Complex Organizations 25

  Part Two The Structural Frame 43

  3 Getting Organized 45

  4 Structure and Restructuring 75

  5 Organizing Groups and Teams 97

  Part Three The Human Resource Frame 115

  6 People and Organizations 117

  7 Improving Human Resource Management 141

  8 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics 165

  Part Four The Political Frame 187

  9 Power, Conflict, and Coalition 189

  10 The Manager as Politician 211

  11 Organizations as Political Arenas and Political Agents 229

  Part Five The Symbolic Frame 251

  12 Organizational Symbols and Culture 255

  13 Culture in Action 281

  14 Organization as Theater 295

  Part Six Improving Leadership Practice 313

  15 Integrating Frames for Effective Practice 315

  16 Reframing in Action: Opportunities and Perils 331

  17 Leadership in Theory and Practice 345

  18 Reframing Leadership 369

  19 Reframing Change in Organizations 385

  20 Reframing Ethics and Spirit 411

  21 Bringing It All Together: Change and Leadership in Action 425

  Epilogue: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership 445

  Appendix: The Best of Organizational Studies 449

  Bibliography 453

  Acknowledgments 517

  About the Authors 521

  Name Index 523

  Subject Index 531