Identity in Organizations: Building Theory Through Conversations (Foundations for Organizational Science) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761909478 ISBN 13: 9780761909477

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1998

Synopsis

This investigation of the fundamental character of organizational identity and identification with an organization is arranged in the form of a provocative discussion between key scholars.

The book focuses on three different paradigmatic views of identity: functionalist, interpretive and postmodern. Similarities and distinctions among these ways of understanding are explored, and numerous theoretical and practical insights are gained. The book concludes with a discussion of the relevance of identity as a construct in organizational study, and observations on conversation and theory building.

About this title

About the Author

David A. Whetten, Center for the Study of Values in Organizations, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT - Paul Godfrey, Department of Organizational Leadership & Strategy, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Review

"The content of the book, conservational style, and the pushes to extract research questions are motivating." 

Author: Jane Dutton Source: Academy of Management Review

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0761909478
• ISBN 13: 9780761909477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Whetten David A., Godfrey Paul