What do we know about organisations? A socratic dialogue

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Griseri, P. 2008. What do we know about organisations? A socratic dialogue. Philosophy of Management. 6 (3), pp. 3-22.
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TitleWhat do we know about organisations? A socratic dialogue
AuthorsGriseri, P.
Abstract

A fictional dialogue putting stereotypes of classical philosophers and others together to evaluate the issue of what is management knwoledge. The final outcome of the dialogue is sceptical: not only are there too many variables for a secure understanding of management, but also the whole idea of an organisation involves a perceptual element that undermines objective enquiry

PublisherReason in Practice Ltd
JournalPhilosophy of Management
ISSN1740-3812
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Print01 Jan 2008
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Deposited26 Feb 2010
Output statusPublished
LanguageEnglish
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