Organizational Theory

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The theoretical and practical issues on organizational theories are discussed in this paper, concentrating on how the forces of compliance, the use of offshore facilities and outsourcing, the influence of the Internet on transparency and also speed of communications, and the lack of trust generally throughout organizations are all influencing the development and use of organizational theories. The paper evaluates and analyzes these factors from the perspective of why organizations need to be transformed from their hierarchical, inflexible structures into more agile organizations capable of responding more quickly to market dynamics.

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Analyzing the Theoretical and Practical Issues Driving Change
Organization Theory Concepts on Managing for Optimal Performance
Realigning Power Topologies for Higher Effectiveness
Sustaining and Solidifying Trust
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"The one factor that has been researched in the context of both its theoretical and practical applicability to organization theory is trust. The lack of trust exacerbated by the growth of offshoring, outsourcing and the concentration on transparency and compliance. Often in responding to these factors organizations leave their employees sensing a lack of relative status, uncertainty about their futures, and a tendency to become negative about the changes as the subordinate is not involved in the decision process."

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