Full Description
The epistemological and methodological issues within management sciences constitute a difficult area for theoretical reflection. The main goal of this book is to deepen epistemological and methodological reflection concerned with the foundations of organization and management in order to broaden the methodological awareness of researchers from the field of management sciences. This book does not describe paradigm change; it points out possible evolutional directions for management reflection. The key matter is to convince of the uncertainty and of the contextual nature of the knowledge obtained through management.
Contents
Contents: The Meaning of Management - Epistemology of Organization and Management - Management Science in a Family of Sciences - Axiology and Ethos in Management Science - The Identity of Organization Researchers - Epistemic Ideals of Management - Multi-paradigmatic Approach in Management - Cognitive Problems of Modern Management - Interpretative Approach in Management - Interpretative Understanding of Organizational Strategy, Structure and Culture - Epistemological Foundations of Critical Management Studies - Methodological Eclecticism in Management.
