According to Jones (2004), organizational theory is the function of a company on how it operates in the environment (self impact) and how the environment affects their operational agenda. In my opinion, this correlates to the law of cause and effect. The organizational design and change indicates the how/why various means are chosen, which assist in managing the structure and culture to control activities to achieve its goals. Change process occurs when an organization attempts …
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…in turn will influence the organization. In short: all things are interconnected and influence each other; interestingly this is a belief system that is grounded in eastern philosophy - Buddhism being a prime example. Reference: Jones, Gareth, R. (2004). Organizational Theory, Design, and Change (4th ed). New Jersey Coleman, J. W. & Cressey, D. R. (1993). Social Problems (3rd ed) . New York, N.Y. Harper Collins. Hofstede, G. (1993). Culture Constraints in Management Theories, Academy of Management