Professional Service Firms. Research in the Sociology of Organizations, Volume 24 |
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Series title: | Research in the Sociology of Organizations Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-280-64289-0 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
Publisher: | Emerald Publishing Limited
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $94.95 |
Book Description:
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This volume includes studies of organizations that deliver professional services, including accounting, law, and management consulting firms . These organizations are of importance for several reasons: they underpin the modern economy, enabling economic exchange; they constitute the 'intellect industry', developing and disseminating new ideas; and, they are exemplars of knowledge-intensive organizations. Contributors include researchers from North America and Europe. Research in the...
More DescriptionThis volume includes studies of organizations that deliver professional services, including accounting, law, and management consulting firms . These organizations are of importance for several reasons: they underpin the modern economy, enabling economic exchange; they constitute the 'intellect industry', developing and disseminating new ideas; and, they are exemplars of knowledge-intensive organizations. Contributors include researchers from North America and Europe. Research in the Sociology of Organizations is now available online at ScienceDirect full-text online of volumes 17 onwards. Elsevier book series on ScienceDirect gives multiple users throughout an institution simultaneous online access to an important compliment to primary research. Digital delivery ensures users reliable, 24-hour access to the latest pe"