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Much has been written about organizational theory and design but few attempts have been made to distill the essence of the analysis and research for the benefit of practising managers. Originally published as ’Designing Organizations’, this classic text shows how interdependent parts within an organization can link and interrelate to create a complete, working, seamless unit. In a refreshingly succint and readable style, Philip Sadler succeeds in providing a practical guide to this complex subject by looking at: organizations as social architecture control systems and business success models organizing for creativity and innovation designing organizations for employee commitment building the seamless organization managing organizational change building a learning organization recent developments in organizational design. Bridging the gap between analysis and action, The Seamless Organization is an invaluable aid to decision-making on issues crucial to the achievement.