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9783030417147: Organizational Metaphors: Faith as Key to Functional Organizations (Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business)
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ISBN 10: 303041714X ISBN 13: 9783030417147
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2021

Synopsis

This edited volume expands on Morgan's organizational metaphors through the lens of faith to illuminate organizational function. Part I uses metaphor to illustrate dysfunctional organizations, including the impact of dysfunction upon organizational trust, performance, and longevity. Part II examines the progression from a dysfunctional organization to one that exhibits functionality. Finally, the last section discusses healthy organizations. Metaphors used in this book include Pygmalion organizations, organizational zombies, and organizations as vineyards. This book offers new metaphors that can be applied in organizational theory.

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About the Author

Robert B. Huizinga ​is Adjunct Professor at The King’s University, Canada, and earned his doctorate from Regent University. He specializes in leadership development.

Debra J. Dean is Adjunct Professor at Regent University, USA, where she earned her doctorate. Her research focuses on workplace spirituality.

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This edited volume expands on Morgan's organizational metaphors through the lens of faith to illuminate organizational function. Part I uses metaphor to illustrate dysfunctional organizations, including the impact of dysfunction upon organizational trust, performance, and longevity. Part II examines the progression from a dysfunctional organization to one that exhibits functionality. Finally, the last section discusses healthy organizations. Metaphors used in this book include Pygmalion organizations, organizational zombies, and organizations as vineyards. This book offers new metaphors that can be applied in organizational theory.

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
303041714X
ISBN 13 
9783030417147
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
202
Editor
Huizinga Robert B., Dean Debra J.

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