Sociology of Organisation: Strategy for Removing Poverty

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Segmentary and organised societies. 3. Rise of organisation. 4. Capitalism. 5. Pre-organisational organisation. 6. Rational organisation. 7. Employment. 8. Unemployment. 9. Organisational status and role. 10. Organisational structure. 11. Organisational behaviour. 12. Communication. 13. Forms of control. 14. Organisational environment. 15. Organisational behaviour in India. 16. Virtual organisation. 17. Organisational development. 18. Theories of organisation. 19. Theory construction. 20. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index.

"\'Reorganisation of Society\' was the slogan of the French Revolution (1789-1799). The book in hand explains the concepts, theories and methods of research of the sociology of organisation. The ins and outs of the matter under consideration have been explained in simple language, using suitable examples.

Besides students of social sciences, policy-makers and public administrators will find it useful. The gist of the matter is that adequate organisation is an indispensable component of strategy for economic development and social change." (jacket)