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245	1	4	_aThe Oxford handbook of organizational paradox _cEdited by Wendy K. Smith, Marianne W. Lewis, Paula Jarzabkowski and Ann Langley
260			_aNew York, NY : _bOxford University Press, _c2017.
300			_axxviii, 593 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm.
490	0		_aOxford handbook of business
520			_aThe notion of paradox dates back to ancient philosophy, yet only recently have scholars started to explore this idea in organizational phenomena. Two decades ago, a handful of provocative theorists urged researchers to take seriously the study of paradox, and thereby deepen our understanding of plurality, tensions, and contradictions in organizational life. Studies of organizational paradox have grown exponentially over the past two decades, canvassing varied phenomena, methods, and levels of analysis. These studies have explored such tensions as today and tomorrow, global integration and local distinctions, collaboration and competition, self and others, mission and markets. Yet even with both the depth and breadth of interest in organizational paradoxes, key issues around definitions and application remain. This handbook seeks to aid, engage, and fuel the expanding interest in organizational paradox. Contributions to this volume depict how paradox studies inform, and are informed, by other theoretical perspectives, while creating a resource that enables scholars to learn about and apply this lens across varied organizational phenomena. The increasing complexity, volatility, and ambiguity in our world continually surfaces paradoxical dynamics. Thus, this handbook offers insights to scholars across organizational theory.
650			_aOrganizational sociology _92322
700			_aSmith, Wendy K., _eEdited by _913663
700			_alewis, Marianne, W., _eEdited by _914284
700			_aJarzabkowski, Paula, _eEdited by _914285
700			_aLangley, Ann, _eEdited by _914286