Language and Communication at Work
Discourse, Narrativity, and Organizing
Eero Vaara editor François Cooren editor Haridimos Tsoukas editor Ann Langley editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:18th Jun '15
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This insightful exploration reveals how language and communication shape organizational processes. Language and Communication at Work offers a fresh perspective on these essential elements.
In Language and Communication at Work, the author delves into the critical role that language and communication play within ongoing organizational processes. It highlights how these elements are not just tools but are constitutive of work itself. The book analyzes the ways in which language and communication function within organizations, exploring their significance in strategic and institutional contexts. By examining various organizational phenomena, it sheds light on how these aspects shape and influence the dynamics of work environments.
As the influence of discursive and narrative perspectives grows, organizational scholars are increasingly recognizing the importance of language and communication in shaping organizational processes. This volume brings together contributions from leading experts in the fields of organization and communication, aiming to enhance our understanding of how these elements contribute to the fabric of work. It emphasizes the need for a process-oriented perspective, suggesting that language and communication bring organizations into existence in every moment.
The book also seeks to address the limitations in our understanding of language's role in organizational action. By presenting empirical and conceptual insights, Language and Communication at Work encourages readers to consider the theoretical and methodological approaches necessary for studying organizations as dynamic entities. It ultimately underscores the importance of viewing organizations as 'works in process,' providing a fresh perspective on the interplay between language, communication, and organizational life.
Perspectives on Process Organization Studies will be the definitive annual volume of theories and research that advance our understanding of process questions dealing with how things emerge, grow, develop, and terminate over time. I applaud Professors Ann Langley and Haridimos Tsoukas for launching this important book series, and encourage colleagues to submit their process research and subscribe to PROS. * Andrew H. Van de Ven, Vernon H. Heath Professor of Organizational Innovation and Change, University of Minnesota, USA *
The recent decades witnessed conspicuous changes in organization theory: a slow but inexorable shift from the focus on structures to the focus on processes. The whirlwinds of the global economy made it clear that everything flows, even if change itself can become stable. While the interest in processes of organizing is not new, it is now acquiring a distinct presence, as more and more voices join in. A forum is therefore needed where such voices can speak to one another, and to the interested readers. The series Perspectives on Process Organization Studies will provide an excellent forum of that kind, both for those for whom a processual perspective is a matter of ontology, and those who see it as an epistemological choice. * Barbara Czarniawska, Professor of Management Studies, School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden *
ISBN: 9780198746508
Dimensions: 235mm x 157mm x 21mm
Weight: 573g
374 pages