| Item Type |
Conference or Workshop Item
(Paper)
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| Abstract |
This paper explores the recursivity of change processes. As episodic approaches exclude this dimension and continuous approaches do not explore it in depth, the research question is: how and why does recursivity of change processes unfold? Based on a longitudinal, interpretative single case study of a change process in the nursing departments to integrate two hospitals, we detect four different change theories in use over time. Triggered externally, they emerge from internal challenges within the process. The research first provides the insight that the recursivity of change can be understood as change of the change process itself. Secondly, we explain this dynamic with a recursive model, rooted in social systems theory. It gives rise to reconsider the question of stability in change for future development of continuous change theories as well as for practice to organize change mindfully to neither risk change, nor ongoing daily organizing. |
| Authors |
Tuckermann, Harald & Rüegg-Stürm, Johannes |
| Projects |
Rüegg-Stürm, Johannes; Tuckermann, Harald; Mitterlechner, Matthias & Alexandra, Lai
(2003)
HealthCare Excellence
[applied research project]
Official URL
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| Language |
English |
| Keywords |
organizational change; health care |
| Subjects |
business studies |
| HSG Classification |
contribution to scientific community |
| Refereed |
Yes |
| Date |
8 August 2008 |
| Publisher |
Academy of Management |
| Place of Publication |
Birmingham US |
| Page Range |
39 |
| Title of Book |
Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings |
| Event Title |
Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2008 |
| Event Location |
Anaheim, CA |
| Event Dates |
08.-13.08.2008 |
| Depositing User |
Prof. Dr. Harald Tuckermann
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| Date Deposited |
24 Jul 2008 10:56 |
| Last Modified |
20 Jul 2022 16:53 |
| URI: |
https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/publications/46457 |
Changing Change : An empirical study towards a recursive understanding of change processes
