Binding: Paperback
Description: Organizational analysis has moved in a number of directions since its origins in mainstream theories of positivism and functionalism. This challenging book sets out an alternative agenda for the field discussing existing critical discourses whilst exploring a selection of emerging ideas and arguments. Addressing a series of key epistemological conceptual and methodological issues Disorganization Theory is designed to encourage reflexive thinking on the part of the reader. Influenced by critical philosophies of deconstruction and discourse the book not only offers insight into established debates surrounding for example postmodernism and actor - network theory but also brings forth new insights in the field: mimesis consumption retrospection decoration governmentality and fluidity theories are all discussed. Written by an international team of leading organizational theorists this book is an important and contentious addition to the literature. It is an ideal companion for students and researchers working in the fields of advanced organization and management theory and critical management studies.
Title: Disorganization Theory Explorations In Alternative Organizational Analysis
Author(s): Wolfram Cox Julie
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415417297
Pages: 240 Pages, 1 Tables, Black And White; 3 Line Drawings, Black And White; 3 Illustrations, Black And W
Publication Date: 9/27/2007
Category: Organizational Theory & Behaviour