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H. Maturana, F. Varela (1980)
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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 0953-4814
- DOI
- 10.1108/09534811011031319
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the connections between autopoiesis, as described by Maturana and Varela, and Bakhtin's work on dialogue in understanding successful organizational rhetoric. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reviews two foundational texts in order to see the connection between them. Findings – The concept of “organizational closure” will govern the domain of communication and therefore also any act in rhetoric. Originality/value – This is a first attempt to link “organizational closure” as it exists in autopoiesis to Bakhtin's notion of a superaddressee.
Journal
Journal of Organizational Change Management – Emerald Publishing
Published: Apr 6, 2010
Keywords: Rhetoric; Communication