Activity theory

Emma Gritt and Emma Forsgren

Chapter 1.1 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Strategy as Practice, 2025, pp 9-11 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Over recent years activity theory has shown much to offer strategy-as-practice research. Paula Jarzabkowski has been influential in combining these two approaches to provide a more holistic understanding of strategizing in organizations. For example, an activity-based approach to strategy-as-practice captures the interrelationship between individuals, their strategy practices, and tools within a cultural and historical context.

Keywords: Activity theory; Strategy-as-practice (SAP); Artifact mediation; Vygotsky; Engeström; Organizational change (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035315956
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