Images of organization
Morgan, Gareth
Images of organization - 2nd ed. - Thousand OaksUS Sage Pub. 1997
Explores the strengths and limitations of 8 metaphors which have been used to portray a broad range of perspectives on the nature and functioning of organizations. Identifies the metaphors as follows: organizations as - machines; organisms; brains; cultures; political systems; psychic prisons; flux and transformation; and, instruments of domination. Points out that each metaphor provides limited insight, and challenges managers to find appropriate ways of seeing, understanding, and shaping their workplace situations.
LRC 12.04.01 M848
Images of organization - 2nd ed. - Thousand OaksUS Sage Pub. 1997
Explores the strengths and limitations of 8 metaphors which have been used to portray a broad range of perspectives on the nature and functioning of organizations. Identifies the metaphors as follows: organizations as - machines; organisms; brains; cultures; political systems; psychic prisons; flux and transformation; and, instruments of domination. Points out that each metaphor provides limited insight, and challenges managers to find appropriate ways of seeing, understanding, and shaping their workplace situations.
LRC 12.04.01 M848