The idea that interdependent and persistent tensions are intrinsic to organizing is now well
accepted. Organizational paradox theory has further stressed the importance of accepting …

Social science is quite strongly oriented towards empirical research in the form of attaining
knowledge from subjects by asking them to provide it, whether they are answering interview …

abstract In this paper we question the one‐sided thesis that contemporary organizations rely
on the mobilization of cognitive capacities. We suggest that severe restrictions on these …

In this book, Mats Alvesson aims to demystify some popular and upbeat claims about a
range of phenomena, including the knowledge society, consumption, branding, higher …

The last 15 years have witnessed renewed interest in resistance in and around
organizations. In this essay, we offer a conceptual framework to thematize this burgeoning …

Using in-depth qualitative interviews, authors Herbert J. Rubin and Irene S. Rubin have
researched topics ranging from community redevelopment programs to the politics of …

I have spent a significant part of my working life over the last 25 years developing and
applying cultural perspectives on organizations. Despite considerable irritation with many …

Why Making Sense of Management? Because we believe that management is too important
to be left to management gurus and the recyclers of the received wisdoms distilled in …

This paper asks why there is so little collective dissent and mobilised resistance in the gig
economy, especially when labour-based digital platforms are used. We suggest part of the …

Organizational discourse has emerged as a large research field and references to discourse
are numerous. As with all dominating approaches problematizations of assumptions are …