Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Modern organizations : theory and practice / edited by Ali Farazmand.—2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p.) and index. ISBN 0–275–96140–0 (alk. paper) 1. Public administration. 2. Organizational sociology. I. Farazmand, Ali. JF1351.M57 2002 351—dc21 2001133083 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 2002 by Ali Farazmand All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2001133083 ISBN: 0-275-96140-0 First published in 2002 Praeger Publishers, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. www.praeger.com Printed in the United States of America The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48–1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -iv- |