Postmodernism and Organizations

"It carries with it the singular benefit of an enormously clear and accessible representation of the meaning of postmodernism, and an equally clear and convincing account of why postmodern theory is less compelling than postmodernists suppose. As an edited collection, it is one of the most intelligible accounts of what a postmodern perspective on organizations might require. This is a book that those who feel alienated in the face of the kinds of theoretical impulse suggested by Nicholas Fox might turn to with profit." --Health and Social Care "Postmodernism and Organizations is a lively symposium. . . . The book takes us into the heart of the current debates embroiling organizational theorists, such as those on deconstruction, gender, pluralism, and so on." --Journal of General Management Postmodernism's impact has been widely felt throughout the social sciences and humanities. Postmodernism and Organizations is the first book that specifically addresses the implications of postmodernist/poststructuralist thinking for organizations and organizational analysis. This important, groundbreaking volume not only provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic, but also examines a range of organizational themes--deconstruction, desire, difference, pluralism, and relativism--from a postmodernist perspective. Contributors take a critical look at postmodernist organizational theory, covering both its positive and negative aspects. Essential reading for those who monitor the newest developments in organization and management theory, Postmodernism and Organizations addresses contemporary issues which can't be ignored. Excellent for scholars of organizational behavior, sociology of organizations, and organizational psychology.