Book, General Theory of Administration from Urban to Digital Revolution 8/17[LS]

This book, now in its eighth edition and with several reprints of previous editions, presents the evolution of ideas in the history of organizations and administration. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the book gives careful treatment to classic and contemporary themes: » History of administrative thought. » Taylor's scientific management. » Functions of the administrative process according to Fayol. » Toyota Production System and Japanese management model. » Systems thinking. » Administration and process redesign. » Ethics and social responsibility. » Skills and learning. The text was designed to provide an overview of the concepts and facilitate the understanding of the tools that developed at each evolutionary stage. The exercises, at the end of each chapter, make it possible to work on the concepts and tools, helping the student to develop their analysis and judgment skills. The concise and organized writing in numbered items makes it easy to read. The bibliography makes use of Internet resources, which the student is encouraged to use intensively. Textbook for the subjects General Theory of Administration, Theory of Organizations, Administrative Process and Fundamentals of Administration in Administration, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Medicine, Communication, Law and other higher-level technical courses. Recommended reading for courses that emphasize the study of organizations, schools of administrative thought and the managerial role. Follow our publications, sign up and receive information by email (Click here!)