20 Handbook of critical information systems research is not helped by the general lack of
understanding of what'critical'means in critical IS research. As it is not defined by the …

Despite the economic relevance and distinctiveness of family firms, little attention has been
devoted to researching their nature and functioning. Traditionally, family firms have been …

Recent theories underscore the indefinite, conflicted, and discursive character of labor
identity and resistance, highlighting local practices and meanings. This article examines an …

abstract This essay challenges claims by economists and management scholars that
'offshoring'is simply another form of trade with mutual benefits. I argue that reducing wages …

In this article, the authors argue the need to go beyond the idea of reflective public
administration to reflexive public administration. They explore the meaning of reflexivity, in …

Research exploring corporate culture management has identified cynicism as a significant
way some workers resist attempts to control their identities. The metaphors of defense and …

For more than 30 years, critical research in information systems (IS) has challenged the
assumption that technology innovation is inherently desirable and hence to the benefit of all …

abstract This article investigates how organizational paternalism, often considered a
traditional and rather archaic management style, is evoked by a culture management …

abstract Weber's (1958) argument suggests that there are four ideal‐types of management,
and that conventional management is underpinned by a moral‐point‐of‐view associated …

'Although critical research represents a small portion of all IS research, it has always posed
insightful challenges to more conventional approaches. This volume assembles a wide …