Coherence and complexity: ambiguity and (mis)understanding across management teams

P.N.H. Beech, G. Burt, G. Cairns

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    Abstract

    This paper examines the concept of cohesion, little discussed in management literature, and proposes the following: Management action derived from intent towards cohesion may mitigate against the development of organizational cohesion, in that apparent conflict between management intent and action inhibits understanding of organizational intent at senior and middle management level, with the result that the divisive response to the failed drive for unitary cohesion inhibits organizational learning.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)23-35
    Number of pages12
    JournalStrategic Change
    Volume10
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2001

    Keywords

    • organisational learning
    • change management
    • organisations

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