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Ambiguity in Organization Theory

Ambiguity in Organization Theory

Ambiguity in Organization Theory

From Intrinsic to Strategic Perspectives
Giulia Cappellaro, Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan
Amelia Compagni, Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan
Eero Vaara, University of Oxford
February 2023
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    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.

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    February 2023
    Paperback
    9781009358439
    75 pages
    230 × 154 × 5 mm
    0.15kg
    Available

    Table 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.
      Authors
    • Giulia Cappellaro , Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan
    • Amelia Compagni , Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan
    • Eero Vaara , University of Oxford