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The dark side of organizations: forensic management – an emerging theoretical perspective

The dark side of organizations: forensic management – an emerging theoretical perspective Purpose – Most writing about organizations assumes that everyone is sensible and rational and there is a simple and homogenous culture. The paper describes why organizations are in fact difficult to manage and why leadership is always problematical. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on a review of the literature plus experience. Findings – The dark side of organizations needs recognizing. Practical implications – Organizational members need to pay attention to unrecognized elements of organizational life. Originality/value – The article exposes much of the naïve writing in management and leadership. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Development and Learning in Organizations Emerald Publishing

The dark side of organizations: forensic management – an emerging theoretical perspective

Harry Gray
Development and Learning in Organizations , Volume 19 (5): 4 – Oct 1, 2005
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1477-7282
DOI
10.1108/14777280510616212
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Abstract

Purpose – Most writing about organizations assumes that everyone is sensible and rational and there is a simple and homogenous culture. The paper describes why organizations are in fact difficult to manage and why leadership is always problematical. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on a review of the literature plus experience. Findings – The dark side of organizations needs recognizing. Practical implications – Organizational members need to pay attention to unrecognized elements of organizational life. Originality/value – The article exposes much of the naïve writing in management and leadership.

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Development and Learning in Organizations – Emerald Publishing

Published: Oct 1, 2005

Keywords: Organizational structures; Pathology; Organizational analysis; Psychology; Management strategy

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