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Sensemaking in Organizations (Foundations for Organizational Science) [Paperback]

Karl E. Weick
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May 1, 1995 080397177X 978-0803971776
The teaching of organization theory and the conduct of organizational research have been dominated by a focus on decision-making and the concept of strategic rationality. However, the rational model ignores the inherent complexity and ambiguity of real-world organizations and their environments. In this landmark volume, Karl E Weick highlights how the `sensemaking' process shapes organizational structure and behaviour. The process is seen as the creation of reality as an ongoing accomplishment that takes form when people make retrospective sense of the situations in which they find themselves.

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  • Paperback: 235 pages
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc (May 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 080397177X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0803971776
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #423,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Karl Weick is the Rensis Likert College Professor of Organizational Behavior and Psychology, and Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan.

He is one of the leading figures in the American Academy of Management and he is seen by many as one of the most influential thinkers and writers in the field.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful insight into how people work together August 19, 1997
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book has a very academic tone but it has some powerful implications for anyone in business. The book makes a number of points that are not intuitive but that are very powerful. For example, he talks about the advantages of speed, confidence, and plausibility in problem solving and why they may be more important than accuracy
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3.0 out of 5 stars Sensemaking fails to translate theory into practice June 25, 2001
By M Smit
Format:Paperback
Weick's book is thoroughly researched, drawing its insights from psychological and organisational studies.

It offers new views on how organisations operate, and how they generate meaning. It points out that reality is not something outside the organisation, but something that is constructed by people within the organisation - an empowering insight. Weick also extensively discusses where and how this 'making of sense' happens.

But the book fails largely in linking this theory to practice. After making sense of 'Sensemaking', (which requires some mental acrobatics!), I still don't know how a leader can influence the sensemaking process to the benefit of the organisation. I'm still left with the basic question: So what?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book November 11, 2012
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Very good condition. I have not read the entire book yet. But I will read it soon to get an opinion.
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