The Oxford Handbook of Phenomenologies and Organization Studies

Phenomenological approaches to Management and Organization Studies provide a way to problematize appearances and uncover hidden assumptions, revealing the richness and diversity of thinkers like Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Arendt, and Scheler. It also discusses the contributions of Bachelard, Deleuze, and Foucault and how phenomenologies can help management and organization scholars understand contemporary phenomena such as distributed collective activity, artificial intelligence, digitalization, remote work, financial markets, and embodiment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 784 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Phenomenological approaches to Management and Organization Studies provide a unique lens for problematizing the field's appearances, enabling us to perceive things from fresh perspectives and unveil the hidden aspects obscured by our theoretical or ideological assumptions. This comprehensive handbook aims to showcase the remarkable richness and diversity of phenomenological and post-phenomenological thinkers, including renowned figures such as Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Arendt, and Scheler, as well as other members of the French new phenomenology (Marion, Henry) and the German neo-phenomenology (Schmitz). It also delves into the contributions of thinkers like Bachelard, Deleuze, and Foucault, exploring their inscriptions within phenomenology and their departures from it. Through a historical, critical, and open discussion, the chapters highlight the intricate interplay between phenomenologies and other fields such as process studies and critical perspectives.

Beyond mere theoretical description, the chapters demonstrate how phenomenologies and post-phenomenologies can be invaluable resources for management and organization scholars and students in understanding a wide range of contemporary phenomena. These include distributed collective activity, artificial intelligence, digitalization of organizational processes, remote work, financial markets and financial instruments, entrepreneurial events, cinematographic organizing of social media, issues of place and emplacement, commons and communalization processes, and questions of embodiment and disembodiment at work. By employing phenomenological methodologies, scholars can gain a deeper understanding of these phenomena, uncovering their underlying structures, meanings, and implications. This approach not only expands our knowledge but also empowers us to respond more effectively to the challenges and opportunities posed by the rapidly changing business landscape.

Weight: 1502g
Dimension: 252 x 175 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192865755