AN ELEGANT FRAMEWORK FOR MORE EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIPBolman and Deal's four-frame model has been transforming business leadership for over 40 years. Using a multidisciplinary approach to management, this deceptively simple model offers a powerful set of tools for navigating complexity and turbulence; as the political and economic climate continues to evolve, this model has never been more relevant than today.The Structural Frame explores the convergence of organizational structure and function, and shows why social architecture must take environment into account. Case studies illustrate successful alignment in diverse organizations, and guidelines provide strategic insight for avoiding common pathologies and achieving the right fit.The Human Resource Frame dissects the complex dynamics at the intersection of people and organizations and charts the leadership and human resource practices that build motivation and high performance.The Political Frame shows how competition, conflict, and the struggle for power and resources can be either a tool for growth or a toxic landmine for an individual or organization. Case studies show how both constructive and destructive practices influence social, political, and economic trends both within and beyond organizational boundaries.The Symbolic Frame defines organizational culture, and delves into the emotional and existential underbelly of social life. It underscores the power of symbolic forms such as heroes, myths, and rituals in providing the glue that bonds social collectives together.The Seventh Edition has been updated with new information on cross-sector collaboration, generational differences, virtual environments, globalization, cross-cultural communication, and more, with an expanded Instructor's Guide that includes summaries, mini-assessments, videos, and extra resources.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsPART ONE I Making Sense of Organizations1 Introduction: The Power of Reframing2 Simple Ideas, Complex OrganizationsPART TWO II The Structural Frame3 Getting Organized4 Structure and Restructuring5 Organizing Groups and TeamsPART THREE III The Human Resource Frame6 People and Organizations7 Improving Human Resource Management8 Interpersonal and Group DynamicsPART FOUR IV The Political Frame9 Power, Conflict, and Coalition10 The Manager as Politician11 Organizations as Political Arenas and Political AgentsPART FIVE V The Symbolic Frame12 Organizational Symbols and Culture13 Culture in Action14 Organization as TheaterPART SIX VI Improving Leadership Practice15 Integrating Frames for Effective Practice16 Reframing in Action: Opportunities and Perils17 Leadership in Theory and Practice18 Reframing Leadership19 Reframing Change in Organizations20 Reframing Ethics and Spirit21 Bringing It All Together: Change and Leadership in Action22 Epilogue: Artistry, Choice, and LeadershipAppendix: The Best of Organizational StudiesBibliographyThe AuthorsName IndexSubject Index