LEADER 04857oam 2200709I 450 001 9910457047003321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a0-429-90749-4 010 $a0-429-48272-8 010 $a1-283-07058-8 010 $a9786613070586 010 $a1-84940-646-4 024 7 $a10.4324/9780429482724 035 $a(CKB)2550000000033128 035 $a(EBL)690047 035 $a(OCoLC)723944346 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000524785 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11347445 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000524785 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10488484 035 $a(PQKB)10751818 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC690047 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL690047 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10463949 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL307058 035 $a(OCoLC)727944795 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000000033128 100 $a20180706h20182008 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 14$aThe perverse organisation and its deadly sins /$fby Susan Long 205 $aFirst edition. 210 1$aBoca Raton, FL :$cRoutledge, an imprint of Taylor and Francis,$d[2018]. 210 4$dİ2008 215 $a1 online resource (268 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-367-32848-8 311 $a1-85575-576-9 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p.166-175) and index. 327 $aCover; Copy Right; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; PREFACE; 1 The Perverse Organisation; 2 Understanding the Perverse State of Mind; 3 Perverse Pride; 4 Perverse Greed; 5 Envy; 6 Sloth and Neglect; 7 Perverse Wrath; 8 The Consumer-Provider Pair; REFERENCES 330 3 $aThere is evidence of a movement from 'a culture of narcissism' toward elements of a perverse culture. This book brings forth and examines the evidence as it reveals itself through one of the major institutions of our time: the work organisation. Corporations and organisations for work are major centers of social activity. In many senses they provide a critical source of identity for their members, just as do families and religions.The examination of corporations and organisations gives access to most of the dynamics operating within our society and reveals some of the deeper assumptions upon which our lives are based. To call them simply a reflection of human social organisation and proclivity, perhaps is to underrate the importance of themselves shaping today's psyche. To look at the formation of perverse practice, structure and culture within organisations is also to look at that development in society more broadly. The book first examines the nature of perversity and its presence in corporate and organisational life. Then, four chapters examine the 'corporate sins' of perverse pride, greed, envy and sloth, each taking case studies from major organisations suffering their effects. Finally, the book enquires into the nature of the consumer/provider pair as a centerpiece of the perverse cultural dynamics of current organisational life.The emphasis in the book is on perversity displayed by the organisation as such, rather than simply by its leaders, or other members, even though they may embody and manifest perverse primary symptoms to the extent that they at times engage in corrupt or criminal behaviours. What is explored is a group and organisation dynamic, more deeply embedded than conscious corruption. Within the perverese structure some roles become required to take up corrupt positions. They become part and parcel of the way things work. The person may condemn certain practices, but the role requires them. Tensions between person and role may mean that the person in role acts as they would not while in other roles. Such tensions may lead to the dynamics of perversity.This book is important reading for managers, consultants, and all who are interested in the dynamics propelling what seem to be the out-of-control dynamics within contemporary organisational life. It helps us understand how many people in positions of trust may end up abusing those positions. It looks at how we may be collectively perverse despite our individual attempts to be otherwise. 606 $aCorporations$xCorrupt practices 606 $aCorporations$xCorrupt practices$xPsychological aspects 606 $aBusiness ethics 606 $aDeadly sins 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aCorporations$xCorrupt practices. 615 0$aCorporations$xCorrupt practices$xPsychological aspects. 615 0$aBusiness ethics. 615 0$aDeadly sins. 676 $a302.35 676 $a364.16/8 700 $aLong$b Susan$0851246 801 0$bFlBoTFG 801 1$bFlBoTFG 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910457047003321 996 $aThe perverse organisation and its deadly sins$91900626 997 $aUNINA