A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Organizations

The Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap series provides informal, conversational, and critical overviews of popular areas of study, with the fifth edition exploring contemporary developments in organizations. It is ideal for students of organizational studies, management professionals, and anyone curious about the workings of organizations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Indispensable and subversive: Simon Caulkin's The Observer Review

Simon Caulkin's The Observer Review is a highly entertaining polemic that delves into the complexities of modern organizations. This slim volume more than lives up to its title, offering a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of popular areas of study. Conceived by Chris Grey and written with the aim of getting readers to think, the "Very Short, Fairly Interesting, and Reasonably Cheap" series provides informal, conversational, and critical overviews of various subjects.

Updated throughout with examples from the biggest global news events, including the Trump presidency, cost-cutting at Boeing, working conditions at Sports Direct, and the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fifth edition of this book explores contemporary developments in organizations. Whether you are a student of organizational studies, a management professional, or simply someone curious about the workings of organizations, this book is an ideal resource.

Chris Grey is Emeritus Professor of Organization Studies at the School of Business and Management at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. His expertise in the field of organization studies has made him a respected authority in the industry, and his books have been widely acclaimed for their clarity, insight, and accessibility.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529753738
Edition number: 5 Revised edition