Managerial and Organizational Cognition: Theory, Methods and Research / Edition 1

by Colin Eden, J C Spender

Overview

Interest in the field of managerial and organizational cognition has been intense over the last few years. This book explores and provides an in-depth overview of the latest developments in the area and presents answers to the questions accompanying its growth: Is the field distinctive? How does it extend our understanding of managerial processes?

From different disciplinary perspectives and empirical settings, the contributors study patterns of managerial cognition. In particular, the longitudinal approach reflected in the volume contributes to its impact as a grounded, practice-based analysis of cognition in organizations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761951957
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	05/21/1998
Series:	Organization Studies Series
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.57(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction - J-C Spender and Colin Eden
The Dynamics of Individual and Organizational Knowledge - J-C Spender
Agency and Organization - Bo Hellgren and Jan L[um]owstedt
A Social Theory Approach to Cognition
The Theory and Praxis of Reflective Learning in Strategy Making - Kees van der Heijden and Colin Eden
A Strategic Manager's Perspective on Organizational Change - Pia Lindell et al
Success Attributions within and across Organizations - Kjell Gr[UM]onhaug and Joyce S Falkenberg
Making Sense of Technological Innovation - Jacky Swan and Sue Newell
The Political and Social Dynamics of Cognition
Mental Models of Competition - Phyllis Johnson, Kevin Daniels and Rachel Asch
The Development of National Collective Knowledge in Management - Roland Calori, Michael Lubatkin and Philippe Very
Conducting Causal Mapping Research - Mauri Laukkanen
Opportunities and Challenges
Analyzing and Comparing Idiographic Causal Maps - Colin Eden and Fran Ackermann
Charting Organizational Learning - Robert P Bood
A Comparison of Multiple Mapping Techniques
The Theory and Practice of Comparing Causal Maps - Mark Jenkins
Conclusions - J-C Spender
Using and Researching Managerial Cognition

Editorial Reviews

‘Comprehensive and easy-to-read book' - Risk Management: An International Journal

‘A valuable addition to the research libraries of institutions and individuals who recognize the importance and relevance of the field' - Journal of the Operational Research Society

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