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UNINA9910460390003321 |
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Autore |
Baker Ann C. |
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Titolo |
Catalytic conversations : organizational communication and innovation / / Ann C. Baker |
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London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2015 |
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ISBN |
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1-315-70592-3 |
1-317-47530-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (208 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Communication in organizations |
Interorganizational relations |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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First published 2010 by M.E. Sharpe. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. Organizing and innovating through conversations -- ch. 3. Catalytic conversations in complex, emergent environments -- ch. 4. Diverse perspectives for generative change -- ch. 5. Constructive controversy and intentional conversation -- ch. 6. The conversational environment : help or hindrance? -- ch. 7. Complementary technologies for catalytic conversations -- ch. 8. Reflection as movement -- ch. 9. What's in a story? -- ch. 10. The dynamics of organizational change and innovation. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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In today's increasingly globalized world, it is essential that people of diverse ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds learn to work together and communicate effectively. This book offers a breakthrough approach to recognizing that differences among people are resources for organizations to tap as they strive to anticipate change and adapt rapidly in an unpredictable world. ""Catalytic Conversations"" provides a conceptual framework for understanding how complex communication patterns of social networks influence, and are influenced by, organizational structures. It discusses how to enhan |
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