Understanding Values Work
Institutional Perspectives in Organizations and Leadership
Contributor(s)
Askeland, Harald (editor)
Espedal, Gry (editor)
Jelstad Løvaas, Beate (editor)
Sirris, Stephen (editor)
Language
EnglishAbstract
At the core of institutional theories, ‘values’ is a central term and figures in most definitions; however it remains understudied and under-explored. The editors of this open access book identify a resurgence of interest in the values-construct which underpins discussions of identity, ‘ethos’ and the purpose/nature of public and civic welfare provision. Considering the importance of values and values work to social, material and symbolic work in organizations, individual chapters explore values work as performed in organizations and by leaders. Focusing on practices of values work, the book applies and combines different theoretical lenses exemplified by the integration of institutional perspectives with micro-level perspectives and approaches.
Keywords
Organization; Business Strategy/Leadership; Institutional Work; Institutional Logics; Hybrid Organization and Management; Institutional Leadership; Public Values; Open Access; Organizational theory & behaviour; Business strategyDOI
10.1007/978-3-030-37748-9Publisher
Springer NaturePublisher website
https://www.springernature.com/gp/products/booksPublication date and place
Cham, 2020Imprint
Palgrave MacmillanClassification
Organizational theory and behaviour
Business strategy