Download or read book Concise Introduction to Organization Theory written by Michael Lounsbury and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Concise Introduction, Michael Lounsbury and Joel Gehman set out an overview of organization theory that clarifies how to cultivate a robust scholarly identity in a field rich with diverse research traditions. Providing a summary of rationalist, pragmatic and co-constitutive theories, they highlight how scholars can meaningfully contribute to the academic conversation and maximize the practical relevance of their work.