Reflections from EGOS 2012: culture, design and sustainability
South Asian Journal of Global Business Research
ISSN: 2045-4457
Article publication date: 1 March 2013
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to share a personal perspective on the 28th Annual European Group on Organizational Studies (EGOS) Colloquium held in Helsinki, Finland in July 2012. It explores the author's reflection on his participation in the EGOS Colloquium Subtheme 29 titled “Designing Culturally Sustainable Organizations.”
Design/methodology/approach
The author's reflection was based on his participation from a constructionist perspective.
Findings
The author argued that participating in EGOS provided critical feedback and additional insights on his research regarding the design of culturally sustainable organizations and how this research may apply in the South Asian context.
Originality/value
This paper offers the personal perspective of an American doctoral student and human resources development professional with experience in South Asia on his observations as an attendee of the 28th Annual EGOS Colloquium.
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Citation
Mike, J. (2013), "Reflections from EGOS 2012: culture, design and sustainability", South Asian Journal of Global Business Research, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 33-42. https://doi.org/10.1108/20454451311303275
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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