ISBN10: 0521484588, ISBN13: 9780521484589, [publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr] Softcover 179 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1995]

Paperback / softback. New. This book traces the history of systems theory in organisation studies from its foundations to its recent deconstruction by postmodernists. The analysis offers general support for recent claims that organisation theory is in 'crisis', but takes issue with the common criticism that paradigms are incommensurable. ISBN 0521484588 9780521484589 [GB]

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Sociology and Organization Theory: Positivism, Paradigms, and Postmodernity. ISBN 0521484588 9780521484589 [GB]

ISBN10: 0521484588, ISBN13: 9780521484589, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - It has been claimed that organization theory is in a state of 'crisis'. This book traces the history of the orthodox systems theory paradigm in organization studies from its foundations in positivist sociology, through its theoretical and empirical development under structural-functionalism, to its recent deconstruction by postmodernists. The analysis offers general support for the 'sociology-in-crisis' thesis, but takes issue with one of its main propositions, that paradigms are incommensurable. It is argued that paradigms are porous rather than hermetic phenomena, a fact which has profound implications for the theory building process. Based on language-game philosophy, a dialectical theory is developed to illustrate how seemingly exclusive idioms can be mediated. The enquiry provides a pluri-paradigm method for organizational research, and an epistemological framework for postmodern organizational analysis.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 1995]
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Cambridge University Press, Date: 1995. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 1995. Cambridge University Press ISBN 0521484588 9780521484589 [US]

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ISBN10: 0521484588, ISBN13: 9780521484589, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover Volume 20. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780521484589
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1995]

ISBN10: 0521484588, ISBN13: 9780521484589, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780521484589
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1995]

Cambridge University Press 1995 Trade paperback This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780521484589.

Cambridge University Press, Date: 1995. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780521484589 1995. Cambridge University Press ISBN 0521484588 9780521484589 [GB]