From entity to process: toward more process-based theorizing in the field of organizational change

Matthias Wenzel and Jochen Koch

Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change, 2018, vol. 14, issue 1, 80-98

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to make a case for more process-based theorizing in the field of organizational change. Design/methodology/approach - To emphasize the importance of a process perspective on organizational change, this paper challenges the prevalent theorizing approach that treats organizational change as entity and argues that process-based theorizing can help researchers gain a better understanding of organizational change. Findings - To direct future research toward more process-based theorizing, this paper proposes a systematic four-step procedure for the analysis of qualitative data that helps researchers theorize organizational change from a process perspective. Originality/value - Overall, this paper contributes to theorizing efforts in the field of organizational change by offering a reflective account on the challenges that entity-based theorizing entails, strengthening the position of process-based theorizing in light of these challenges and providing an outlook on how scholars can develop theoretical insights on organizational change from a process perspective.

Keywords: Process; Entity; Qualitative research; Organizational change; Theorizing; Analytical procedure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1108/JAOC-11-2016-0064

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