The theme of this book is how organizations produce ideology, and how ideology and action can systematically conflict with one another to the benefit of organizational legitimacy and survival. It follows "The Irrational Organization", which was Brunsson's previous book.
The theme of this book is how organizations produce ideology, and how ideology and action can systematically conflict with one another to the benefit of organizational legitimacy and survival. It follows "The Irrational Organization", which was Brunsson's previous book.
The book deals with the ways in which organizations can achieve co-ordinated action when it is most difficult to do so, that is, when it is a question of major changes in relation to the kind of action the organization is used to.
The global financial crisis has made it painfully clear that powerful psychological forces are imperiling the wealth of nations today. From blind faith in ever rising housing prices to plummeting confidence in capital markets, "animal spirits" are driving financial events worldw…
The Dark Side of Emotional Labour explores the work that the rest of society would rather not think about, the often unseen work that is emotionally disturbing, exhausting, upsetting, and stigmatising. This is work that is simultaneously undesirable and rewarding, work whose tas…
An analysis and assessment of the reforming process and its impact within organizations. Drawing on empirical case studies from a range of different sectors, this questions the relationship between the changes that occur in organizations all the time and these conscious internal…
An analysis and assessment of the reforming process and its impact within organizations. Drawing on empirical case studies from a range of different sectors, this questions the relationship between the changes that occur in organizations all the time and these conscious internal…
"Organizational Behavior: Integrating Individuals, Groups and Organizations, Third Edition" is a well-organized introduction to the current field of organizational behavior with in-depth coverage of the most critical concepts. Its practical approach shows the power of organizati…