The Paradoxical Gravity of Planned Organizational Change
Journal of Organizational Change Management
ISSN: 0953-4814
Article publication date: 1 October 1994
Abstract
Addresses the notion of “phoria” in organizational change. Uses the device of the myth of the Erl König to explore the appropriation of emotion in organizations and considers the role of rhetoric, liturgy and ritual in the preparation for changes. Argues that organizations trivialize the significance of change via a range of techniques which attempt to alleviate the experience of the burden of change. Argues for greater discernment between enlightenment and levity.
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Citation
Höpfl, H. (1994), "The Paradoxical Gravity of Planned Organizational Change", Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 7 No. 5, pp. 20-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/09534819410068886
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1994, MCB UP Limited