Ambiguity in Organization Theory: From Intrinsic to Strategic Perspectives

by Giulia Cappellaro, Amelia Compagni, Eero Vaara

Overview

This Element presents and discusses the main trajectories in the evolution of the concept of ambiguity and the most relevant theoretical contributions developed around it. It specifically elaborates on both the intrinsic perspectives on ambiguity as an inherent part of organizational decision-making processes and the more recent strategic perspectives on discursively constructed strategic ambiguity. It helps illuminate the path ahead of organizational scholars and offers new avenues for future research. This is important given the ever more pervasive presence of ambiguity in and around organizations and societies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781009358439
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	02/02/2023
Series:	Elements in Organization Theory
Pages:	75
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.16(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Ambiguity vs other constructs; 3. Analytical approach; 4. Intrinsic perspectives: ambiguity as an inherent part of organizational decision-making; 5. Strategic perspectives: discursively constructed strategic ambiguity; 6. Trajectories in the study of ambiguity in organization theory and future perspectives; 7. Conclusion; References.