Postmodern Management and Organization Theory
David M. Boje (Editor), Robert P. Gephart (Editor), Tojo Joseph ThatchenkeryBooks.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
This thought-provoking critique of postmodern theory provides an overview of issues as they relate to management and organization theory and its history, and assembles a variety of important works on postmodern philosophy - including feminist and cultural postmodern philosophies. Addressing the future of the postmodern influence on management and organization theory and method, the book also establishes an agenda for future research.
Synopsis
This thought-provoking critique of postmodern theory provides an overview of issues as they relate to management and organization theory and its history, and assembles a variety of important works on postmodern philosophy - including feminist and cultural postmodern philosophies. Addressing the future of the postmodern influence on management and organization theory and method, the book also establishes an agenda for future research.
Booknews
Presents feminist, cultural, and environmental perspectives on management and organizational theory and propose directions for further research. Covers deconstructing organizational analysis, gender, epistemological issues, pedagogy, and global organizational studies. Addressed primarily to graduate and advanced undergraduate students but possibly of interest as well to managers who can negotiate current academic terminology. The 16 papers are from a 1992 symposium in Las Vegas. Paper edition (unseen), $23.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)