Description

Unlock a new understanding of organizational life with a groundbreaking framework. This compelling work challenges conventional management thinking, revealing the absence of scientific paradigms in organizational development as defined by Thomas Kuhn. Veteran researcher Barry Oshry introduces the Organic Systems Framework (OSF), a legitimate candidate for paradigm status.

Discover a clear and concise exploration of key theories:

Power and Love: Understand the dynamics that drive organizational behavior.
Tops, Middles, and Bottoms: Navigate the complexities of hierarchical structures.
Systemic Processes: Learn how whole systems individuate, integrate, differentiate, and homogenize.

This book is for professionals, scholars, and practitioners seeking insightful solutions to social system problems and more effective leadership and management strategies. Explore further research areas and transform your understanding of organizational dynamics.