Philosophies of Organizational Change

Aaron C.T. Smith, James Skinner and Daniel Read

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Abstract: This thoroughly updated third edition provides fresh insights into how and why organizations change, and why attempts to implement change commonly fall short. The authors explore the topic through contemporary perspectives such as hybrid work models, digital transformation, sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Keywords: Organizational Change; Change Management; Leadership; Organizational Culture; Resilience; Digital Transformation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035372164
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Introduction: ‘changing philosophies’

Aaron C.T. Smith, James Skinner and Daniel Read

Ch 2 The theory philosophy: ‘changing theories’

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Ch 3 The rational philosophy: ‘changing plans’

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Ch 4 The biological philosophy: ‘changing organisms’

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Ch 5 The models philosophy: ‘changing consultants’

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Ch 6 The institutional philosophy: ‘changing conformity’

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Ch 7 The resource philosophy: ‘changing opportunities’

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Ch 8 The psychological philosophy: ‘changing minds’

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Ch 9 The systems philosophy: ‘changing everything’

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Ch 10 The cultural philosophy: ‘changing values’

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Ch 11 The critical philosophy: ‘changing realities’

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Ch 12 The innovation philosophy: ‘changing ideas’

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Ch 13 The dualities philosophy: ‘changing tensions’

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Ch 14 The data philosophy: ‘changing evidence’

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Ch 15 Conclusion: ‘changing futures’

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