Organizations in the Network Age

David Boddy, Nicky Gunson

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Routledge
20 June 2023

Research & development management; Organisational theory & behaviour; Industrial applications of scientific research & technological innovation; Computer networking & communications

Series: Routledge Revivals

The follow-up to the acclaimed Organizations in the Computer Age this book, originally published in 1996, reveals that since computers had become increasingly linked in networks which span the world, information could be transmitted instantaneously to all parts of the organization. It describes the experiences of six organizations and draws lessons which apply very widely.

The issues raised include:

the impact on employment levels and organizational structure;

the effects of network technology and organization structure and control;

the extent of management choice;

the role of change agents.

This book shows that the introduction of computer networks raises new challenges concerning how the process of change is managed. The lessons from these cases could be widely applied in other organizations undertaking similar large-scale investments in new technology at the time.

By: David Boddy, Nicky Gunson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781032197371
ISBN 10: 1032197374
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 286
Publication Date: 20 June 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction 2. The Travel Company – A Branch Automation System in a Travel Company 3. Scotrail – ‘Omega’: A Network-Based Administrative Reorganization 4. The Library Network 5. General Insurance – A Network Linking Branches and Head Office in Insurance 6. The Scottish Ambulance Service – Computerization and Rationalization in a Public Service 7. Kwik-Fit – An Electronic Point of Sale System in a Retail Chain 8. The Process of Change 9. Changes to Structure, Control and Work Organization 10. Conclusions. Bibliography. Index.

David Boddy and Nicky Gunson

Reviews for Organizations in the Network Age

Reviews from the original publication: 'In addition to the timeliness of the book, the other major strengths are the detailed and extensive original primary data and analysis.' David Preece, The Business School, University of Portsmouth 'This book addresses a key issue of contemporary concern for both organizational practitioners and academics.' Dr Ian McLoughlin, Brunel University