Discourse and Organization
Discourse and Organization by David Grant, published by SAGE Publications on September 28, 1998, is a comprehensive examination of the role of language and symbolic media in understanding contemporary organizational issues. This 248-page work delves into the significance of discourse within organizations, offering insights into how communication shapes organizational behavior and structure.
Readers will find a detailed analysis that begins with an introductory chapter highlighting the importance of discourse in organizational studies. The book is structured into sections that explore the interplay between talk, action, and interaction, as well as the analytical potential of storytelling in organizational contexts. Covering topics such as linguistics, management, and interpersonal relations, this edition presents a critical evaluation of organizational discourse, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the dynamics of communication within organizations.
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This major work from renowned scholars in the field, analyzes the role of language and symbolic media and shows how this enables us to move to new levels of understanding of contemporary organizational issues.
An introductory chapter examines the role and growing importance of discourse in the study of organizations. It critically evaluates the contributions of various disciplines and defines organizational discourse as a subject area. The chapters in the first section, Talk and Action, explore the relationship between discourse, action and interaction and their impact on organizational structure and behaviour. Stories and Sensemaking focuses on the analytical potential of the `story’ as a means of illuminating the ways in
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