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- Moberg, Christina, et al.
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De unga gör helt rätt när de stämmer staten
- 2022
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Ingår i: Aftonbladet. - 1103-9000.
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Tidskriftsartikel (populärvet., debatt m.m.)abstract
- 1 620 forskare och lärare i forskarvärlden: Vi ställer oss bakom Auroras klimatkrav
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Higher Education in the Knowledge Society : Miracle or Mirage
- 2016
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Ingår i: Multilevel Governance in Universities : Strategy, Structure and Control - Strategy, Structure and Control. - Berlin : Springer Berlin/Heidelberg. - 9783319326788 ; , s. 75-90
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- Adman, Per, et al.
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171 forskare: ”Vi vuxna bör också klimatprotestera”
- 2019
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Ingår i: Dagens nyheter (DN debatt). - Stockholm. - 1101-2447.
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Tidskriftsartikel (populärvet., debatt m.m.)abstract
- DN DEBATT 26/9. Vuxna bör följa uppmaningen från ungdomarna i Fridays for future-rörelsen och protestera eftersom det politiska ledarskapet är otillräckligt. Omfattande och långvariga påtryckningar från hela samhället behövs för att få de politiskt ansvariga att utöva det ledarskap som klimatkrisen kräver, skriver 171 forskare i samhällsvetenskap och humaniora.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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A Stupidity-Based Theory of Organizations
- 2012
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Ingår i: Journal of Management Studies. - : Wiley. - 1467-6486 .- 0022-2380. ; 49:7, s. 1194-1220
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper we question the one-sided thesis that contemporary organizations rely on the mobilization of cognitive capacities. We suggest that severe restrictions on these capacities in the form of what we call functional stupidity are an equally important if under-recognized part of organizational life. Functional stupidity refers to an absence of reflexivity, a refusal to use intellectual capacities in other than myopic ways, and avoidance of justifications. We argue that functional stupidity is prevalent in contexts dominated by economy in persuasion which emphasizes image and symbolic manipulation. This gives rise to forms of stupidity management that repress or marginalize doubt and block communicative action. In turn, this structures individuals' internal conversations in ways that emphasize positive and coherent narratives and marginalize more negative or ambiguous ones. This can have productive outcomes such as providing a degree of certainty for individuals and organizations. But it can have corrosive consequences such as creating a sense of dissonance among individuals and the organization as a whole. The positive consequences can give rise to self-reinforcing stupidity. The negative consequences can spark dialogue, which may undermine functional stupidity.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Accomplishments in consultancy work: ambiguity and distribution of praise and blame
- 2010
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Ingår i: Discourses of Deficit.
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This chapter addresses identity constructions in the context of consultant-client relations in consultancy work. The focus is on how consultants and client managers use the image of each other as negative mirrors of themselves, making collaboration tension-ridden and complicated. In particular we emphasize identity dynamics around the attribution of credit and blame, drawing attention to the evaluatory and moral aspects of identity constructions in ambiguous, boundary-spanning work contexts.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Att synliggöra organisation eller ”Arne Weise har fan inte sålt nånting”. Löpsedelsmöte på Aftonpressen
- 1995
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Ingår i: Sociologisk forskning. - : Sveriges Sociologförbund. - 0038-0342 .- 2002-066X. ; 32:3, s. 3-42
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article aims to illuminate certain cultural aspects of the work of an evening newspaper (working style, ways of thinking, assumptions about the business, its objectives, perceptions of the readership) as well as how communication in group situations contributes to the social construction of organizations in terms of objectives, meaning and style. The paper will also address the issues of play, emotions and pleasure on work. It is argued that a situational focus, when studying organizations and other social phenomena, provides a less constrained understanding of the object than predominant systemic approaches. The situation, as studied and discussed here, is a monthly meeting between managers and news bill editors of an evening newspaper where sales and the content of news bills are evaluated. It is concluded that, while the premise for the meeting (the casual relation between sales and news bill layout) guides the conversation, the meeting primarily operates as an emotional arena where excitement and pleasure are produced under game-like circumstances. This allows the participants to address, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, questions such as:Who are we? How do we look upon ourselves? Who are our customers? What ’needs’ shall we satisify? What is important and good? What is central? How do we work? How do we think about certain things?While some answers are provided and reinforced, the main outcome of the meeting is the possibility, however restricted, to pose these questions and play with them. Thus, the participants manage to establish a zone with considerable degrees of freedom; free from committments but not free from remainders of who they are or ought to be.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Authentic leadership critically reviewed
- 2013
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Ingår i: Authentic Leadership : Clashes, Convergences and Coalescences - Clashes, Convergences and Coalescences. - 978 1 78100 637 5 - 978 1 78100 638 2
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Beyond Formulaic Research: In Praise of Greater Diversity in Organizational Research and Publications
- 2013
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Ingår i: Academy of Management Learning & Education. - : Academy of Management. - 1537-260X .- 1944-9585. ; 12:2, s. 245-263
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Prompted by persistent dissatisfaction with research and research publications in organization studies, we critically discuss the standardization of research and publications into formulaic patterns that constrain the imagination and creativity of scholars and restrict the social relevance of their work. Formulaic research involves extreme specialization, an incrementalist and ultra-cautious attitude toward theoretical contributions, formulaic methodologies, and a standardized article presentation targeted at very narrow and sympathetic academic communities. Formulaic research is attributed to the isomorphism that characterizes a wide range of academic practices. In the hope of galvanizing the field into transformation, we make a number of suggestions for alternative ideals and standards aimed at encouraging more diverse and imaginative ways of practicing and communicating organizational research. This is referred to as polymorphic research. We offer a number of concrete proposals to guide the practices of authors, reviewers, and editors. Polymorphic research, we argue, would reinvigorate the field of organizational studies and enhance its social relevance and impact.
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- Alvesson, Mats
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Beyond neopositivists, romantics, and localists: A reflexive approach to interviews in organizational research
- 2003
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Ingår i: Academy of Management Review. - 0363-7425. ; 28:1, s. 13-33
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this article I develop a framework for thinking about the research interview, and I critique dominating neopositivist and romantic views on the interview. I suggest eight metaphors that offer reconceptualizations of the interview, drawing upon recent theoretical trends on language, the subject, and discourse, and develop a reflexive theoretical framework. The article provides new ways of dealing. with interviews, along with implications for fieldwork interaction with subjects, interpretations of empirical material, and research questions possible or suitable to address based on interviews.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Constructing mystery: Empirical matters in theory development
- 2007
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Ingår i: Academy of Management Review. - 0363-7425. ; 32:4, s. 1265-1281
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We outline a research methodology developed around two basic elements: the active discovery and/or creation of mysteries and the subsequent solving of the mysteries. A key element is the reflexive opening up of established theory and vocabulary through a systematic search for deviations from what would be expected. given established wisdom, in empirical contexts. "Data" are seen as an inspiration for critical dialogues between theoretical frameworks and empirical work.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Critical leadership studies: The case for critical performativity
- 2012
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Ingår i: Human Relations. - : SAGE Publications. - 0018-7267 .- 1741-282X. ; 65:3, s. 367-390
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Existing accounts of leadership are underpinned by two dominant approaches: functionalist studies, which have tried to identify correlations between variables associated with leadership; and interpretive studies, which have tried to trace out the meaning-making process associated with leadership. Eschewing these approaches, we turn to an emerging strand of literature that develops a critical approach to leadership. This literature draws our attention to the dialectics of control and resistance and the ideological aspect of leadership. However, it largely posits a negative critique of leadership. We think this is legitimate and important, but extend this agenda. We posit a performative critique of leadership that emphasizes tactics of circumspect care, progressive pragmatism and searching for present potentialities. We use these tactics to sketch out a practice of deliberated leadership that involves collective reflection on when, what kind and if leadership is appropriate.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Critical Organization Theory
- 2003
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Ingår i: The Northern Lights : Organization theory in Scandinavia - Organization theory in Scandinavia. ; , s. 151-174
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- Alvesson, Mats
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Critical performativity in practice : the chronicle as a vehicle for achieving social impact
- 2021
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Ingår i: European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. - 1359-432X. ; 30:3, s. 355-362
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The concept of critical performativity–efforts to make critical research more relevant for groups outside academia and develop and communicate action-relevant critical insights with some potential effect–has received considerable interest. Much of this has focused on debates about the core concept and principles. This paper argues for the need to “do”–more than talk about–critical performativity and reports an intervention: a chronicle in a major newspaper about anxiety-driven, rule-bound public organizations and follow-up work in the form of a series of lectures to groups signalling responsiveness to the message. Some lessons and reflections are offered. Arguably critical studies can have a beneficial impact on the practices of managers and other employees, but this calls for researchers being more straightforward, deviating from academics’ inclinations of being cautious, mainly addressing colleagues and remote from experiences and concerns of organizational practitioners. Developing and effectively communicating relevant key insights is here crucial.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Critical perspectives on leadership
- 2014
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Ingår i: The Oxford Handbook of Leadership and Organizations. - : Oxford University Press. - 9780199755615
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This chapter reviews the emerging body of literature on critical theories of leadership. It begins by putting critical approaches to leadership in the context of broader debates about leadership. It notes that most existing work builds on either functional or interpretive assumptions. After noting some of the shortcomings with these directions, this chapter offers an alternative set of ideas based on critical theory. These suggest that leadership should be denaturalized and studied reflexively, and that this research should be done with a noninstrumental intent. The chapter then reviews the growing body of work that has built on these ideas. This work addresses issues including ideology, identity, exclusions and inclusions, and interventions. The chapter concludes by outlining a range of areas for future research.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Critical perspectives on strategic HRM
- 2009
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Ingår i: The Routledge companion to strategic human resource management. - 9780415772044
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- Alvesson, Mats
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Critical theory and consumer marketing
- 1994
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Management. - : Elsevier BV. - 0956-5221. ; 10:3, s. 291-313
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper draws upon Critical Theory, especially the Frankfurt School, and advocates a critically oriented marketing theory which breaks away from the technicist preoccupations dominating much of traditional marketing science. The conventional assumption of marketing as being in the business of need satisfaction is rejected, and a case is made for research which draws attention to the way marketing processes and techniques create biases towards consumption and distort the individual's chances of sorting out what needs and wishes are important. Two new metaphors for marketing theory are suggested: marketing as mystification and marketing as cultural doping.
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- Alvesson, Mats
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De-Essentializing the Knowledge Intensive Firm: Reflections on Sceptical Research Going against the Mainstream
- 2011
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Ingår i: Journal of Management Studies. - : Wiley. - 1467-6486 .- 0022-2380. ; 48:7, s. 1640-1661
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper provides an updated summary and discussion of my 1993 JMS paper 'Organization as rhetoric: knowledge-intensive firms and the struggle with rhetoric', and relate this to my own and others' later work in the area explored in the paper: knowledge-intensive work and discourse. A key aspect of knowledge work is the ambiguity of what it stands for, what people working with 'knowledge' are doing, and what they accomplish. This fuels identity uncertainties, which is also addressed and reflected upon in the paper. As part of my broader reflections, I also provide a brief overview of some methodological ideas on how to do problematization: a key theme in the original piece but which is more generally a research approach that may lead to contributions that generate interest.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Decolonializing discourse: Critical reflections on organizational discourse analysis
- 2011
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Ingår i: Human Relations. - : SAGE Publications. - 0018-7267 .- 1741-282X. ; 64:9, s. 1121-1146
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Organizational discourse has emerged as a large research field and references to discourse are numerous. As with all dominating approaches problematizations of assumptions are important. This article, partly a follow up of the authors' frequently cited 2000 Human Relations article, provides a critical and perhaps provocative overview of some of the more recent work and tendencies within the field. It is argued that discourse continues to be used in vague and all-embracing ways, where the constitutive effects of discourse are taken for granted rather than problematized and explored. The article identifies three particular problems prevalent in the current organizational discourse literature: reductionism, overpacking, and colonization and suggests three analytical strategies to overcome these problems: counter-balancing concepts - aiming to avoid seeing 'everything' as discourse - relativizing muscularity - being more open about discourse's constitutive effects - and disconnecting discourse and Discourse through much more disciplined use of discourse vocabulary.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Developing Programmatic Research
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Ingår i: Rhythms of Academic Life : personal accounts of careers in academia - personal accounts of careers in academia. - 0803972628 ; 4
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Does leadership create stupidity?
- 2013
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Ingår i: Critical Perspectives on Leadership – Emotion, Toxicity and Dysfunction. - 978 0 85793 112 2
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Dynamics of wilful ignorance in organizations
- 2022
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Ingår i: British Journal of Sociology. - : Wiley. - 0007-1315 .- 1468-4446. ; 73:4, s. 839-858
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- Contemporary society is obsessed with knowledge, leaving its less seductive counterpart, ignorance, in the shadows. However, as an expanding literature suggests, it is equally important to understand ignorance and consider its varieties. This study specifies the nature of wilful ignorance in organizations. It does so by (a) making a distinction between the will of an actor and the epistemic properties of ignorance, and showing how these two form a dynamic relationship, (b) linking wilful ignorance to its various drivers and (c) suggesting how our concept of wilful ignorance can be used in the study of organizations. Rather than reducing the phenomenon into a simple to know/to ignore dichotomy, we concentrate on its processual and dynamic nature. Moreover, we explore the complexities and ambiguity inherently involved in all knowing and ignoring as well as the role of agency in reducing the harmful effects of wilful ignorance in organizations.
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- Alvesson, Mats, et al.
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Excessive work regimes and functional stupidity
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Ingår i: German Journal of Human Resource Management. - : SAGE Publications. - 2397-0022 .- 2397-0030. ; 32:3-4, s. 283-296
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In order to understand why individuals accept and reproduce excessive time regimes, this paper addresses five key drivers: (1) intrinsic motivation, (2) extrinsic motivation, (3) organizational norms, (4) the principle of reciprocity, and (5) identity, including having the ‘true grit’ and belonging to the ‘elite’. It also points to how various elements in excessive work regimes – tendencies towards a closed occupational system, the combination of incentives and ego-boosting and limited time outside work – contribute to functional stupidity, making people disinclined to ask critical questions about work practices and norms, be self-reflective or imagine alternative forms of work organizations, careers or personal objectives.
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