埃尔加介绍to Organizational Improvisation

Elgar Introductions to Management and Organization Theory series

António Cunha Meneses Abrantes, TBS Education, France, Miguel Pina e Cunha, Fundação Amélia de Mello Professor of Leadership, Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal and Anne S. Miner, Professor Emerita-Research Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison, US

Much has been researched and written about the emergence of improvisation processes within organizational contexts. Although still scarce, research on organizational improvisation has evolved from a jazz and theater metaphor to empirical and conceptual organizational frameworks, creating a consolidated organizational theoretical body. This Elgar Introduction discusses major theoretical advances in organizational improvisation, which the authors view as the process of improvisation that occurs within an organizational context, whether at the individual, team, or organizational level. Grounded in rigorous academic work to date, this book speaks both to scholars interested in developing research on organizational improvisation and to managers who face rapid change with crucial consequences.

‘In a world characterized by uncertainty and rapid changes, this book brilliantly elucidates why improvisation is fundamental in organizational life. By blending seminal research on improvisation and new cutting edge findings, authors share precious and useful insights to wisely prepare and manage extemporaneous actions.’
– Massimo Magni, Bocconi University, Italy

‘Improvisation has never been more important as an advanced approach to augment planning in the face of uncertainty, disruption and often time and resource scarcity. The moment is ripe to build on the extensive research to understand and implement effective improvisation. This book unpacks improvisation in an insightful and practical way, making it accessible to all.’
– Mary Crossan, Ivey Business School at Western University, Canada