ISBN:
1788970039
,
9781788970037
Language:
English
Pages:
xiii, 126 pages
,
22 cm
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Hansen, Anne Vorre Theorizing in organization studies
DDC:
302.35
Keywords:
Organizational sociology Research
;
Organizational behavior
;
Organizational behavior
;
Organizational sociology ; Research
;
Organisationstheorie
Abstract:
Foreword by Richard Swedberg -- 1. Presentation and premises -- 2. Engaging in theorizing -- 3. Looking at something : behind the scenes -- interviewing Karl Weick -- 4. Finding your academic family -- 5. Making a contribution -- 6. Key points and practices -- References -- Index.
Abstract:
While many books provide guidance to the construction of theory, the process of theorizing itself has been addressed far less. The aim of this book is to encourage researchers to reflect upon their subjective theorizing practices and to engage in dialogue about theorizing in organization studies. Drawing on interviews with eight key figures in the field, this book provides guidance for how to theorize, and how to do so well, using the key tools of the theorizers. Providing rich insights, these interviews with Professors David Boje, Barbara Czarniawska, Kenneth Gergen, Tor Hernes, Geert Hofstede, Edgar Schein, Andrew Van de Ven and Karl Weick give an opportunity to learn from some of the most successful theorists in the field of organization studies. By addressing aspects of theorizing which seek to make it a personal and meaningful endeavour, this book goes beyond the sole aim of getting published and encourages readers to develop their own unique way of theorizing. This book will be an invaluable tool for graduate researchers and scholars looking to refine their theorizing practices in order to produce outstanding theoretical work. Its insights will also be of use to anyone seeking to breathe new life into their work, with its insightful commentary on the practices of successful theorists
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-122) and index
