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  • The Stupidity Paradox

    The Power and Pitfalls of Functional Stupidity at Work

    by Mats Alvesson, André Spicer ...
    Functional stupidity can be catastrophic. It can cause organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster. And there are countless, more everyday examples of organisations accepting the dubious, the absurd and the downright idiotic, from unsustainable management fads to the cult of leadership or an over-reliance on brand and image. And yet a dose of stupidity can be useful and ... Read more

    $10.09 USD

  • Reflexive Methodology

    New Vistas for Qualitative Research

    by Mats Alvesson, Kaj Skoldberg ...
    Praise for the Second Edition:"In opposition to most literature on how to conduct good social science research which is either empirically oriented or gives priority to theoretical and philosophical considerations, which tends to make empirical research look odd or irrelevant, this volume on ′Reflexive Methodology′ explicitly turns towards a consideration of the perceptual, cognitive, theoretical, ... Read more

    $111.59 USD

  • Reflexive Leadership

    Organising in an imperfect world

    by Mats Alvesson, Martin Blom, Stefan Sveningsson ...
    Making a case for a reflexive approach to leadership, the authors draw upon decades of carrying out in-depth studies of professionals trying to "do" leadership. Through interviews with managers and their subordinates, getting a good understanding of organizational context, and critically interpreting their observations considering both leadership theories and a wealth of other perspectives, their ... Read more

    $78.29 USD

  • The Art of Less

    How to Focus on What Really Matters at Work

    by Mats Alvesson, André Spicer ...
    * SHORTLISTED FOR THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2026*Achieve more by doing less…At work we often feel weighed down by an excess of initiatives, meetings, training and targets. Over-enthusiastic executives, interfering consultants and demanding stakeholders often get in the way of doing the 'real work'. This leaves us feeling overwhelmed but underproductive.The Art of Less offers ideas for how to create ... Read more

    $28.39 USD

  • The Triumph of Emptiness

    Consumption, Higher Education, and Work Organization

    by Mats Alvesson ...
    In today's world, considerable time and effort is devoted to appearance, both for individuals and organizations; the right look, an impressive title, a favourable connection. The focus is on the surface, with considerations of substance often overlooked. In this book, Mats Alvesson demystifies some popular and upbeat claims about a range of phenomena, including the knowledge society, consumption, ... Read more

    $27.59 USD

  • Re-imagining the Research Process

    Conventional and Alternative Metaphors

    by Mats Alvesson, Jorgen Sandberg ...
    This book offers a unique solution to the shortage of more imaginative and engaging research by re-imagining the core elements of the research process.In contrast to existing methods, which mainly focus on standard ingredients in the research process, the metaphorical approach taken here offers a more varied and comprehensive platform for producing novel, influential and relevant research. The set ... Read more

    $73.79 USD

  • Constructing Research Questions

    Doing Interesting Research

    by Mats Alvesson, Jorgen Sandberg ...
    A key step for researchers wanting to produce interesting and influential theory development is formulating innovative research questions.In this text, Alvesson and Sandberg have developed a problematization methodology for identifying and challenging the assumptions underlying existing knowledge, and for generating research questions that can lead to more impactful theories.The second edition of ... Read more

    $65.69 USD

  • Making Sense of Management

    A Critical Introduction

    by Mats Alvesson, Hugh Willmott ...
    The first edition of Making Sense of Management set out to provide a fresh perspective on management that was both broad and critical, exploring how the disruptive and constructive potential of critical theory can be realized in organizations. Along the way, it has proven to be a landmark contribution to critical management studies. As well as setting the agenda for current research, this revised ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • The Art of Less

    How to Focus on What Really Matters at Work

    by Mats Alvesson, André Spicer ...
    Achieve more by doing less…At work we often feel weighed down by an excess of initiatives, meetings, training and targets. Over-enthusiastic executives, interfering consultants and demanding stakeholders often get in the way of doing the 'real work'. This leaves us feeling overwhelmed but underproductive.The Art of Less offers ideas for how to create a more effective and efficient organization by ... Read more

    $20.09 USD

  • Qualitative Research and Theory Development

    Mystery as Method

    by Mats Alvesson, Dan Kärreman ...
    Empirical data is one of the cornerstones of knowledge in the social sciences, and yet the researcher often takes it for granted, reserving his or her imaginative faculties for finding a theory that ′fits the data′. This revealing account of the theory-data relationship calls this faith in data into question and establishes a reflexive framework and vocabulary to explore the creative, political ... Read more

    $87.29 USD

  • Understanding Gender and Organizations

    by Mats Alvesson, Yvonne Due Billing ...
    `An unusually comprehensive and sophisticated analysis of how organizations and the men and women who work within them are affected by gendered processes and relations. Alvesson and Billing′s contribution is unique in its sensitivity to the wide range of processes affected by gender paired with its sensitivity to the pitfalls of inappropriately applying a gender lens. This book is a must-read for ... Read more

    $104.39 USD

  • Understanding Organizational Culture

    by Mats Alvesson ...
    With his usual engaging and inimitable style, Mats Alvesson takes the reader on a riveting journey through the diverse ways in which culture itself can be understood and how these powerfully inform organizational life.′ - Blake E. Ashforth, Arizona State University′Understanding Organizational Culture comunicates complex ideas in a manner that will illuminate for those who are less familiar with ... Read more

    $93.59 USD