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Organization Theory
Management and Leadership Analysis
Third Edition
- Jesper Blomberg - Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden
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February 2026 | 344 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
In Organization Theory: Management and Leadership Analysis, Jesper Blomberg explores organization theory and management, analyzing organizations through four theoretical frameworks: the structural framework, the Human Resources framework, the power framework and the symbolic framework.
The third edition has been fully updated and now includes substantial coverage of the following topics and their implications for organization theory:
- Information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Digitalization
- Artificial intelligence
- Algorithmic control
This book is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Organization Theory and Management.
The book is complemented by PowerPoint slides and a Teaching Guide for lecturers.
Jesper Blomberg is Associate Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden.
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Organization Theory, Management and Leadership Analysis
Chapter 2 Structures, Formalized Processes and Rational Decisions – The Basics of the Structural Framework
Chapter 3 An In-Depth Structural Framework – ICT, Lean, Team, Leadership and Projects
Chapter 4 Human Resources, Relations and Competence – The Basics of the HR Framework
Chapter 5 An In-Depth HR Framework – Motivation, Learning, Teams, Agile work and Leadership
Chapter 6 Stakeholders, Power, Politics and Conflict – The Basics of the Power Framework
Chapter 7 The Power Framework In Depth – Structures, Norms and Fair Organizations
Chapter 8 Organizational Culture, Values, Interpretations and Norms – The Basics of the Symbolic Framework
Chapter 9 An In-Depth Symbolic Framework – Micro, Meso and Macro
Chapter 10 A Case Study in Theory-Driven Practical Analysis
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