By: J.C. Spender (Editor), Colin Eden (Editor)

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Interest in the field of managerial and organizational cognition has been intense over the last few years. This book explores and provides an in-depth overview of the latest developments in the area and presents answers to the questions accompanying its growth: Is the field distinctive? How does it extend our understanding of managerial processes?

From different disciplinary perspectives and empirical settings, the contributors study patterns of managerial cognition. In particular, the longitudinal approach reflected in the volume contributes to its impact as a grounded, practice-based analysis of cognition in organizations.

'Comprehensive and easy-to-read book' - Risk Management: An International Journal 'A valuable addition to the research libraries of institutions and individuals who recognize the importance and relevance of the field' - Journal of the Operational Research Society

Introduction
The Dynamics of Individual and Organizational Knowledge
Agency and Organization
A Social Theory Approach to Cognition
The Theory and Praxis of Reflective Learning in Strategy Making
A Strategic Manager's Perspective on Organizational Change
Success Attributions within and across Organizations
Making Sense of Technological Innovation
The Political and Social Dynamics of Cognition
Mental Models of Competition
The Development of National Collective Knowledge in Management
Conducting Causal Mapping Research
Opportunities and Challenges
Analyzing and Comparing Idiographic Causal Maps
Charting Organizational Learning
A Comparison of Multiple Mapping Techniques
The Theory and Practice of Comparing Causal Maps
Conclusions
Using and Researching Managerial Cognition
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ISBN: 9780761951957
ISBN-10: 0761951954
Series: Organization Studies
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 272
Published: 1st March 1998
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6  x 1.4
Weight (kg): 0.386