Beyond the mainstream: foucault, power and organization theory
International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior
ISSN: 1093-4537
Article publication date: 1 March 2005
Abstract
While mainstream organization theory has contributed to making organizations a productive part of society, they have simultaneously contributed to the creation of a “dark side” of organizational existence that stifles the individual, frustrates the attainment of desired social ends and distorts many core values of democratic societies. Mainstream theory recognizes this “dark side,” but has been unsuccessful at suggesting how it might be ameliorated or avoided. The writings of Foucault, however, reveal not only how the “dark side” arises but also how it might be avoided so that organizations may develop and pursue interests in common with both society and the individual.
Citation
Abel, C.F. (2005), "Beyond the mainstream: foucault, power and organization theory", International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 495-520. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOTB-08-04-2005-B003
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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