On the Language of Organization Theory
作者： Lloyd Sandelands , Robert Drazin
DOI: 10.1177/017084068901000401
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摘要: Theories of organization rely upon verbs such as shape, determine, select, and choose. Although these appear to depict processes organization, instead they obscure behind empty misbegotten abstractions. These are shown have the character achievements; their grammatical form encompasses very outcomes purport explain. The reasons why exist used so prevalently explored implications for revising language theory considered.
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