The End of Organization Theory?. Language as a tool in action research and organizational development.

PÅLSHAUGEN, Øyvind

ISBN 10: 9027217742 / ISBN 13: 9789027217745

Published by John Benjamins, 2004

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399 pages. 9.50x6.30x0.30 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The End of Organization Theory?. Language as a tool in action research and organizational development.
• Publisher: John Benjamins
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9027217742
• ISBN 13: 9789027217745
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.3 kilograms

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Synopsis

Organizational theorists talk a lot about organizational development. Although they can express themselves eloquently, too often the practitioner is not convinced by their talk. The authors of The End of Organization Theory? are in favor of the ‘doers’ doing most of the talking themselves. Thus, in this book, Øyvind Pålshaugen tells the story of an action research project in which a reorganization of the discourse between management and workers serves as the basis for an organizational development process. Björn Gustavsen, Dag Østerberg and John Shotter add critical comments.