Download or read book Modern Approaches to Understanding and Managing Organizations written by Lee G. Bolman and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1984 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avoid management theory overkill. Bolman and Deal break them all down to four basic approaches any manager can understand. Writing in everyday language, the authors demonstrate when and how each approach should be employed, and what outcomes can be anticipated.