Automated Organizations

This book attempts to characterize a new organizational form that is now visible in many companies as a substitute of previous forms related to mechanized or mechanistic standards. The book is based on the approach of organizational structure and on Henry Mintzberg's work on organizational configurations. As a matter of fact, it attempts to supplement and update Mintzberg's organizational taxonomy, taking into account changes in the structure and work organization of business firms. The book is written for all people whose work is related to organizations and who are interested in the subjects it deals with.

Discusses major issues related to organizations, such as forms of organization, strategy, environment analysis, new organizational technologies, changes, culture, power and politics Theory based and empirically grounded Presents a new model for a modern structure now in use in several business companies With introductory notes at the beginning and final remarks at the end of each chapter Presents a special chapter on automation technology

Autorentext
After working in organizations for several years, at present, Nelio Oliveira teaches courses in Business Administration and Information Systems in Brazil at Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais - PUC Minas. He also conducts research on Organizations and provides consulting in Management.

Inhalt
Traditional Structures.- Changes in the Situational Factors.- Internal Changes.- The Automated Bureaucracy and Its Variations.- To Finish.