In this provocative and critical new study of institutions management, ethics and contemporary society, Paul Du Gay reassesses management as a definitive phenomenon of the modern era, reinstating its relevance and exploring its future

This title examines how contemporary currents in sociology and social theory have influenced the field of organisation studies. It aims to combat the tendency towards myopia in the organisation studies field, which encourages reliance on resources and references drawn from within the field and...

Work on 'identity' has undergone dramatic changes in recent years. This volume provides a detailed analysis of those changes, by confronting the impact of both substantive challenges, concerning globalization, individualization and commodification

Purpose: Innovation partnerships are a popular model for organizing publicly supported innovation projects. However, partners often have different timelines and planning horizons, understanding of purpose and concepts of value. This hybridity poses organizational challenges pertaining to trust,...