Ambiguity in Organization Theory - From Intrinsic to Strategic Perspectives

This Element presents and discusses the main trajectories in the evolution of the concept of ambiguity and the most relevant theoretical contributions developed around it. It specifically elaborates on both the intrinsic perspectives on ambiguity as an inherent part of organizational decision-making processes and the more recent strategic perspectives on discursively constructed strategic ambiguity. It helps illuminate the path ahead of organizational scholars and offers new avenues for future research. This is important given the ever more pervasive presence of ambiguity in and around organizations and societies.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Ambiguity vs other constructs; 3. Analytical approach; 4. Intrinsic perspectives: ambiguity as an inherent part of organizational decision-making; 5. Strategic perspectives: discursively constructed strategic ambiguity; 6. Trajectories in the study of ambiguity in organization theory and future perspectives; 7. Conclusion; References.

Summary

This Element elaborates on the intrinsic perspectives on ambiguity as an inherent part of organizational decision-making processes and the more recent strategic perspectives on discursively constructed strategic ambiguity. It helps illuminate the path ahead of organizational scholars and offers new avenues for future research.

Foreword

This Element explains the role of ambiguity in and around organizations including intrinsic and strategic perspectives.

Product details

• Authors: Giulia Cappellaro, Giulia (Universita Commerciale Luigi B Cappellaro, Amelia Compagni, Eero Vaara, Vaara Eero
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781009358439
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0935843-9
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Organization Theory
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior, Organizational theory & behaviour, Organizational theory and behaviour