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Purpose – A description of the managerial impact on change processes during a takeover w... more Abstract Purpose – A description of the managerial impact on change processes during a takeover with middle management in the telecom industry. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is to use storytelling as a form of analysis of different positions within an organization, as described in a case study. Findings – By not including the voice of the middle managers, higher management runs into problems in the implementation of change processes. Research limitations/implications – By using narratives as a source for analysis, the paper does not try to gain objective insights into change processes. Practical implications – Resistance to change can prove a safeguard against too optimistic change. Originality/value – The paper shows that several layers of change that interact with one another as proof of the confrontation between grand narratives and ante-narratives. Keywords Change management, Managers, Organizational culture, Acquisitions and mergers
... 8 Les dirigeants d'organisations créatives vont immanquablement se trouver à un mom... more ... 8 Les dirigeants d'organisations créatives vont immanquablement se trouver à un moment ou un autre de l'histoire de leur entreprise-confrontés à la nécessité de valoriser financièrement leur firme vis-à-vis de « financeurs » potentiels. ...
Purpose – Dealing with psycho-sociological handicaps is a hidden problem of capitalism, which tar... more Purpose – Dealing with psycho-sociological handicaps is a hidden problem of capitalism, which targets full-employment societies. However, taking educational and social costs into account, it is easily seen that getting rid of these fragile persons is a huge waste for a society as a whole. The aim of this paper is to sketch the possibilities of integrating the work of psycho-sociologically handicapped as a positive outcome for both economy and society. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on the case of France, the paper points out that no easy solution exists. Integration at any price may generate huge suffering; positive discrimination raises problems of justice between employees; putting these people aside from workplaces and granting them some kind of subvention, all these “solutions” have obvious drawbacks. Findings – The paper considers the possibilities of “semi-competitive” sectors, as they still exist in France – even tough hardly attacked by ultra-liberal ideology – as an acceptable and balanced solution to the problem of economical and social integration of psycho-sociological handicapped people. Originality/value – Originality comes from the crossing of psycho-analytic, sociologic and care literatures on a matter (psychosocial handicap) that is too seldom taken into account in business and society studies.
... Whether or not they are considered to be “scientific” in the conventional sense of the term (... more ... Whether or not they are considered to be “scientific” in the conventional sense of the term (the criterion of refutability, as understood by Kuhn in particular), these other worlds are in our view realms of knowledge and human experience that are as valid as management science. ...
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Purpose – A description of the managerial impact on change processes during a takeover w... more Abstract Purpose – A description of the managerial impact on change processes during a takeover with middle management in the telecom industry. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is to use storytelling as a form of analysis of different positions within an organization, as described in a case study. Findings – By not including the voice of the middle managers, higher management runs into problems in the implementation of change processes. Research limitations/implications – By using narratives as a source for analysis, the paper does not try to gain objective insights into change processes. Practical implications – Resistance to change can prove a safeguard against too optimistic change. Originality/value – The paper shows that several layers of change that interact with one another as proof of the confrontation between grand narratives and ante-narratives. Keywords Change management, Managers, Organizational culture, Acquisitions and mergers
... 8 Les dirigeants d'organisations créatives vont immanquablement se trouver à un mom... more ... 8 Les dirigeants d'organisations créatives vont immanquablement se trouver à un moment ou un autre de l'histoire de leur entreprise-confrontés à la nécessité de valoriser financièrement leur firme vis-à-vis de « financeurs » potentiels. ...
Purpose – Dealing with psycho-sociological handicaps is a hidden problem of capitalism, which tar... more Purpose – Dealing with psycho-sociological handicaps is a hidden problem of capitalism, which targets full-employment societies. However, taking educational and social costs into account, it is easily seen that getting rid of these fragile persons is a huge waste for a society as a whole. The aim of this paper is to sketch the possibilities of integrating the work of psycho-sociologically handicapped as a positive outcome for both economy and society. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on the case of France, the paper points out that no easy solution exists. Integration at any price may generate huge suffering; positive discrimination raises problems of justice between employees; putting these people aside from workplaces and granting them some kind of subvention, all these “solutions” have obvious drawbacks. Findings – The paper considers the possibilities of “semi-competitive” sectors, as they still exist in France – even tough hardly attacked by ultra-liberal ideology – as an acceptable and balanced solution to the problem of economical and social integration of psycho-sociological handicapped people. Originality/value – Originality comes from the crossing of psycho-analytic, sociologic and care literatures on a matter (psychosocial handicap) that is too seldom taken into account in business and society studies.
... Whether or not they are considered to be “scientific” in the conventional sense of the term (... more ... Whether or not they are considered to be “scientific” in the conventional sense of the term (the criterion of refutability, as understood by Kuhn in particular), these other worlds are in our view realms of knowledge and human experience that are as valid as management science. ...
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Purpose – A description of the managerial impact on change processes during a takeover with middle management in the telecom industry.
Design/methodology/approach – The approach is to use storytelling as a form of analysis of different positions within an organization, as described in a case study.
Findings – By not including the voice of the middle managers, higher management runs into problems in the implementation of change processes.
Research limitations/implications – By using narratives as a source for analysis, the paper does not try to gain objective insights into change processes.
Practical implications – Resistance to change can prove a safeguard against too optimistic change.
Originality/value – The paper shows that several layers of change that interact with one another as proof of the confrontation between grand narratives and ante-narratives.
Keywords Change management, Managers, Organizational culture, Acquisitions and mergers
Purpose – A description of the managerial impact on change processes during a takeover with middle management in the telecom industry.
Design/methodology/approach – The approach is to use storytelling as a form of analysis of different positions within an organization, as described in a case study.
Findings – By not including the voice of the middle managers, higher management runs into problems in the implementation of change processes.
Research limitations/implications – By using narratives as a source for analysis, the paper does not try to gain objective insights into change processes.
Practical implications – Resistance to change can prove a safeguard against too optimistic change.
Originality/value – The paper shows that several layers of change that interact with one another as proof of the confrontation between grand narratives and ante-narratives.
Keywords Change management, Managers, Organizational culture, Acquisitions and mergers