Farazmand and his contributors examine modern organization theory and behavior. They view organization in two ways: As an organization of society into public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and they examine the power structure and those power elites who determine policy choices and outcomes. They also look at organizing activity, such as creating institutional arrangements to perform certain functions or tasks, as well as organizational entities of all sizes.Using a balanced approach to analyze modern organizations' managerial expectations and individual/citizen expectations and demands, the book presents a succinct analysis of theoretical and conceptual perspectives on modern organizations, their management, and their interactions with other organizations in an environment that is becoming increasingly global and integrated worldwide. Although all organizations are covered, the emphasis is placed mainly on public organizations. The book also addresses key issues of organizational change, reform, and reorganization of governments in both theoretical and empirical ways. A key text and handbook for scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners of public administration and the management of nonprofit organizations.

Preface to the Second EditionPreface to the First EditionIntroduction: The Multifaceted Nature of Modern Organizations by Ali FarazmandSociety and Modern OrganizationsPublic, Nonprofit, and Private Organizations: Similarities and Differences by Nicholas HenryOrganization Theory: From Classical to Contemporary and Critical Theories--Overview and Appraisal by Ali FarazmandEmergent Theories of Organization: An Overview and Analysis by Ali FarazmandElite Theory of Organization: Building a Normative Foundation by Ali FarazmandPublic Organization Design and Reorganization of AdministrationThe Public Service Configuration Problem: Designing Public Organizations in a Pluralistic Public Service by Charles R. WiseGovernment Reorganization: A Theoretical Analysis by Guy PetersOrganizations, Individuals, and Administration: Issues and PerspectivesDiversity in Public Organizations: Moving toward a Multicultural Model by Sally Coleman Selden and A. Frank SeldenOrganizational Socialization by Michael Klausner and Mary Ann GrovesIs Organizational Membership Bad for Your Health: Phases of Burnout as Covariants of Mental and Physical Well-Being by Robert GolembiewskiGod, Science, and Administrative Theory: An Unfinished Revolution by Frederick C. ThayerIndex