Reframing Organizations Artistry, Choice, and Leadership

by Bolman, Lee G.; Deal, Terrence E.

• ISBN13: 9781119756835
• ISBN10: 1119756839
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781119756842
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781118573334, 9781119281818
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-08-31
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

About This Book

Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership

ISBN: 9781119756835

Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership is a seminal textbook that has been transforming business leadership for over 40 years. Written by renowned authors Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal, this book offers a powerful, multidisciplinary approach to management that helps navigate complexity and turbulence in organizational settings.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in business, management, and leadership courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for professionals looking to enhance their leadership skills and for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of organizational behavior.

History and Editions

The seventh edition of Reframing Organizations has been updated with new information on cross-sector collaboration, generational differences, virtual environments, globalization, and cross-cultural communication. This edition includes expanded case studies and guidelines that provide strategic insights for achieving organizational alignment and avoiding common pathologies. The book has been revised to reflect the evolving political and economic climate, making it more relevant than ever.

Author and Other Works

Lee G. Bolman is a prominent author and educator known for his work in organizational behavior and leadership. He has written several books on management and leadership, including "Reframing Organizations" and "Leading with Soul." Terrence E. Deal is also a well-respected author and consultant who has contributed significantly to the field of organizational behavior. Together, Bolman and Deal have provided time-tested guidance for more effective organizational leadership.

Key Features

• Four-Frame Model: The book introduces a four-frame model that includes the Structural Frame, Human Resource Frame, Political Frame, and Symbolic Frame. Each frame offers a unique perspective on organizational dynamics, helping leaders understand and address various aspects of organizational behavior.
• Case Studies: The book is rich in case studies that illustrate successful alignment in diverse organizations. These case studies provide practical examples of how the four-frame model can be applied in real-world scenarios.
• Strategic Insights: The book offers guidelines for avoiding common pathologies and achieving the right fit between organizational structure and function. It also provides insights into leadership and human resource practices that build motivation and high performance.
• Updated Content: The seventh edition includes new information on cross-sector collaboration, generational differences, virtual environments, globalization, and cross-cultural communication, making it a comprehensive resource for contemporary organizational challenges.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781119756835
• eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9781119756842)
• Adobe PDF: ISBN-13: 9781119756859
• Epub: ISBN-13: 9781119756842

Publication Details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication Date: 2021
• Number of Pages: 526 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Seventh Edition: This is the most recent edition, updated with new information on contemporary organizational challenges.
• Epub and Adobe PDF Formats: Available through VitalSource.

Related ISBNs:

• Epub: 9781119756842
• Adobe PDF: 9781119756859
• Cloth Edition: 9781119756835 (Note: This ISBN is for the hardcover edition, which is not available in digital formats.)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

LEE G. BOLMAN retired as the Marion Bloch/Missouri Chair in Leadership at the Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Widely published on the intersection of leadership and organizations, Bolman is a sought-after consultant and speaker for corporations, public agencies, and educational institutions in the United States and around the world.

TERRENCE E. DEAL retired as the Irving R. Melbo Clinical Professor of the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education. Having served on the faculty of some of the top U.S. universities, including Stanford and Harvard, his research into organizations, symbolism, and change informs his work as a consultant to business, healthcare, military, educational, and religious organizations across the globe.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

PART ONE I Making Sense of Organizations

1 Introduction: The Power of Reframing

2 Simple Ideas, Complex Organizations

PART TWO II The Structural Frame

3 Getting Organized

4 Structure and Restructuring

5 Organizing Groups and Teams

PART THREE III The Human Resource Frame

6 People and Organizations

7 Improving Human Resource Management

8 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics

PART FOUR IV The Political Frame

9 Power, Conflict, and Coalition

10 The Manager as Politician

11 Organizations as Political Arenas and Political Agents

PART FIVE V The Symbolic Frame

12 Organizational Symbols and Culture

13 Culture in Action

14 Organization as Theater

PART SIX VI Improving Leadership Practice

15 Integrating Frames for Effective Practice

16 Reframing in Action: Opportunities and Perils

17 Leadership in Theory and Practice

18 Reframing Leadership

19 Reframing Change in Organizations

20 Reframing Ethics and Spirit

21 Bringing It All Together: Change and Leadership in Action

22 Epilogue: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership

Appendix: The Best of Organizational Studies

Bibliography

The Authors

Name Index

Subject Index