Images of Organization is unique in its aim to open dialogue and extend horizons; there are no right or wrong theories in management. This book explores and develops the art of reading and understanding organizational life. It is based on a very simple premise: that all theories of organization and management are based on implicit images or metaphors that lead us to see, understand, and manage organizations in disctinctive yet partial ways. Each c… More >>
This is a fantastic book for those people who are slowly losing their grip on reality. While some of the basic underlying concepts are good I don’t find myself practically applying the concept of psychic prisons to my organisation, nor do I view my staff as ameobas that make up a large organism. I have to admit though that I know of others who found the paradyme of organisations as instruments of domination highly arousing.
Rating: 2 / 5
I am a graduate student in organizational development. Although this book has some good underlying concepts, I found most of the book hard to follow and not very engaging. It was often difficult to see how many of the concepts actually apply to organizations. There may be good ideas, but they often get lost in the rambling chapters.
Rating: 2 / 5
I received this a week later than estimated for delivery. I contacted the seller and she verified it was sent out weeks prior. We couldn’t understand where it was. Once I received the book, it appeared the seller had written the wrong zip code for my address and it was MIA in the postal system for awhile. The book was in good condition when received
Rating: 2 / 5
I found this book to be insightful and very useful in administrative organization analysis. It was a useful tool in developing a change management program for a public organization.
Rating: 5 / 5
great metaphors from author to help understand organizational thinking but read slowly if you are a concrete thinker. Easy reading really if you think metaphorically. Had to write a paper on psychic prisons, uncanny how true Morgan’s analogy is to real workplace environment. This book was better than our required text. Hated the Organizational Behavior instructor I had but loved the book and the subject matter.
Rating: 5 / 5