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Morgan, Gareth

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Sage Pub. Thousand OaksUS 1997Edition: 2nd edAction note:

10/31/02 EVELYN_D

Summary: 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.

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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.

10/31/02 EVELYN_D

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