Work Organisation in Practice: From Taylorism to Sustainable Work Organisations

This textbook provides an overview of organization models used in practice from over a century ago to the present day, outlining their effects on efficiency, learning, innovation, and workers' health. It covers various models such as Taylorism, bureaucracy, socio-technical school, process organization, learning organizations, knowledge management, project organizing, professional organizations, new public management, and sustainable organizations. It also includes learning objectives and reflective questions for students of organization studies and design, with conclusions on the impact of contemporary work organization models on working life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 181 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook offers a thorough exploration of the organization models employed in practice across a span of over a century, from the early 20th century to the present day. It provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of these models on various aspects, including efficiency, learning, innovation, and worker health. The book also includes critical reflections for students, allowing them to delve deeper into the implications of these models.

The textbook covers a wide range of organization models, including Taylorism, bureaucracy, the socio-technical school, process organization such as lean production, learning organizations, knowledge management, project organizing, including agile, platform economy, professional organizations, new public management, and sustainable organizations. Each model is discussed in detail, highlighting its key principles and characteristics.

To enhance the learning experience, the textbook includes learning objectives and reflective questions for students studying organization studies and design. These questions encourage students to apply their knowledge and critically evaluate the effectiveness of these models in real-world contexts.

The textbook is structured in a pedagogical manner, dividing work and coordinating work. This structure helps students understand the interdependencies and complexities of modern organizations. Conclusions are presented at the end of each chapter, summarizing the key findings and discussing the implications of contemporary work organization models on working life.

Ultimately, the textbook aims to inspire students to ask the important question: how can we create more sustainable work organizations? It encourages them to think critically about the challenges and opportunities presented by these models and to explore innovative solutions for building more effective and equitable workplaces.

Whether you are a student, professional, or interested in understanding the dynamics of organizations, this textbook is an invaluable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the evolution of organization models and their impact on working life.

Weight: 465g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031216664
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023