Ambiguity in Organization Theory

Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-1-009-35843-9
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 75 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 118 g

Reihe: Elements in Organization Theory

This Element presents and discusses the main trajectories in the evolution of the concept of ambiguity and the most relevant theoretical contributions developed around it. It specifically elaborates on both the intrinsic perspectives on ambiguity as an inherent part of organizational decision-making processes and the more recent strategic perspectives on discursively constructed strategic ambiguity. It helps illuminate the path ahead of organizational scholars and offers new avenues for future research. This is important given the ever more pervasive presence of ambiguity in and around organizations and societies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cappellaro, Giulia

Compagni, Amelia

Vaara, Eero

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Organisationstheorie, Organisationssoziologie, Organisationspsychologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Unternehmensführung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Unternehmensorganisation & Entwicklungsstrategien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. Ambiguity vs other constructs; 3. Analytical approach; 4. Intrinsic perspectives: ambiguity as an inherent part of organizational decision-making; 5. Strategic perspectives: discursively constructed strategic ambiguity; 6. Trajectories in the study of ambiguity in organization theory and future perspectives; 7. Conclusion; References.