Core Values And Organizational Change: Theory And Practice

"In this book, Whiteley and Whiteley produce a refreshing link between the philosophical foundations of human organizations, from Aristotle to post-modernism to notions about the relationship between organizational actors and change. Most important the book situates the core values model of change to enhance its usefulness to both academics and professional change agents alike. It is an academic work that has practical value."Dr Joseph E GarciaWestern Washington University, USA"Behind the academic title I found a courageous, stimulating, and exceptionally timely book. At a time when practitioners of management are bombarded with simplistic, 'sound-bite' metaphors and dry, descriptive analysis, this book delves into such fundamental questions as 'How did things turn out to be the way they are in the modern organization?' and 'how can managers infuse meaning into an organization to overcome alienation?'Crucially, the authors deliver on both counts -- by providing the much-needed context that is lacking in much of today's management literature; and by showing admirable breadth in visiting other disciplines for cutting-edge yet highly relevant ideas. The result is a must-read for HR, strategy and change management professionals who seek to lay the foundation for successful and sustainable change in their organizations. In addition, for those who are exploring or being thrust into cross-cultural management and communications, the book offers a compact yet deeply inspired tool for taking stock of the paradigms and assumptions that inform our own, Western thinking on managing organizations."Martin KralikResearch DirectorInnovAsia -- Asian Business ResearchINSEAD