A Process Theory of Organization

1. Introduction PART I. SOME PROBLEMS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY, AND THE POTENTIAL OF PROCESS ORGANIZATION THEORY 2. Why assumptions in organization theory do not work for organizing in a world on the move 3. Assumptions for organizing in a world on the move PART II. TOWARDS A PROCESS THEORY OF ORGANIZATION 4. Temporality and process 5. Organization, meaning structures, and time 6. Articulatory modes and agency PART III. PROCESS THEORY AND SELECTED ASPECTS OF ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT 7. Organizational continuity and change 8. Managing and leading in time 9. Culture, identity and institutions 10. Some thoughts on studying process 11. A plea for mystery Annex 1. The theoretical framework in brief and an explanatory cartoon