Book, General Theory of Administration v.2 (Chiavenato) 8/21[LS]

Its developments through the Structuralist Theory – which opened broad horizons and deepened the foundations of Administration thanks, mainly, to the enormous impact of organizational sociology – are also covered in this work. Furthermore, this volume includes the following approaches and theories: The behavioral approach, with the Behavioral Theory, boosting the company through people as one of the most popular approaches, and the Organizational Development Theory, which made change management happen in organizations. The systemic approach, starting with the strong influence of Technology in Administration, the Theory of Information and the rapid and profound consequences of IT in Administration, business integration, e-business and big data. The Mathematical Theory of Administration, with mathematical models, the decision-making process, operational research, performance indicators and the movement for quality. Systems Theory, which revolutionized Administrative Theory, bringing concepts from biology to the organization as an open, dynamic, probabilistic and non-deterministic system, endowed with interdependent and adaptive subsystems in an equally dynamic and changeable world, totally different previous conceptions. The contingency approach, with Contingency Theory, a step beyond the systemic approach in a changing and dynamic world, which powerfully influences organizations that compete in it and that need to constantly and dynamically adapt to it, not only to survive in terms of sustainability, but mainly in competitiveness. All these approaches brought in the book direct the reader to learning and reflections on where Administration is going in an exponential world. The work also provides access to the Chiavenato Digital Virtual Classroom, a tool which brings together various teaching resources, such as videos by the author, texts for reflection and cases for discussion, as well as mind maps and an interactive glossary. APPLICATIONTextbook for the subjects Introduction to Administration, General Theory of Administration, Theory of Organizations, Fundamentals of Administration , Functions of Administration, Principles of Administration and Administrative Process of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Administration, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Architecture, Law, Communication, Medicine, Dentistry, among others. Reading updates and professional recycling on the study of organizations.