Business in society : people, work and organisations /
Mark Erickson .... [et al.]
- Cambridge : Polity, 2009
- ix, 310 s. : ill.
Chapter 1: Introduction.Chapter 2: Understanding Societies: from capitalism to postindustrialism.Chapter 3: Societies and Change: globalization and the knowledge-based economy.Chapter 4: The Nature of Work.Chapter 5; The Meaning of Work.Chapter 6; Changing Organizations?.Chapter 7: Managers, Workers and Behaviour in Organizations.Chapter 8: Social Divisions and Inequalities.Chapter 9: Work, Community and Action.Chapter 10: Conclusions -- Looking to the Future
What\'s the point of studying business from a social perspective? How can sociology aid my understanding of the big issues facing businesses today? Can thinking sociologically really equip me better for a career in business? This text provides an indispensable introduction to business and organizations from a social perspective