Debating Organization:Point-Counterpoint in Organization Studies

✍ Scribed by Robert Westwood, Stewart Clegg

Year: 2003
Tongue: English
Leaves: 424
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

This volume introduces readers to the central debates of organization studies through a series of 'point' and 'counterpoint' debates by major figures in the field. Introduces readers to the central tensions and debates of organization studies. Celebrates the productive heterogeneity of the field by placing competing perspectives side by side. Includes contributions from major figures in the field. Structured in an innovative 'point' and 'counterpoint' format.

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