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Organisational Development in Practice: A Complexity Approach
by Kevin FlinnOrganisational Development in Practice: A Complexity Approach draws on conventional, critical, and complexity thinking in relation to organisational development with a view to exploring what’s useful and what’s not.This book proffers an approach to organisational development that helps to develop, support, and maintain more democratic, collaborative, inclusive and sustainable ways of learning, working, and living. The author explores the practicalities of working with the frustrations and inconsistencies involved in coping with the patterns of human interaction that inevitably make up organisations, where planned and emergent approaches co-exist, whether we would like them to or not. Woven in between the personal essays are vignettes from a range of international practitioners reflecting on their own experiences in the field.This book, a radically different approach to organisational development, is suitable for advanced students and researchers of organisation and organisational development, organisation studies, human resource management, and executive education. It will also be of interest to practising managers.
Organisational Flexibility in an Age of Chaos: Mismanagement, Disorganisation, and Strategy (Routledge Focus on Business and Management)
by Andrés HatumThis groundbreaking book challenges conventional management wisdom by arguing that mismanagement and disorganisation are not failures but endemic features of organisational life in turbulent times. Through rigorous theoretical analysis and rich case studies, including an in-depth examination of Netflix, the author develops a comprehensive framework of organisational flexibility based on five key dimensions that enable companies to thrive amid chaos and uncertainty. The book offers several distinctive features: A provocative reconceptualisation of organisational adaptation; an empirically grounded framework for building flexible organisations; practical diagnostic tools for assessing and enhancing organisational adaptability; and detailed case studies that illuminate how successful organisations navigate complexity. Each chapter combines theoretical depth with practical insights, making complex concepts accessible while maintaining scholarly rigor. Written primarily for academics and researchers in organisation studies, strategic management, and leadership theory, this book will particularly appeal to doctoral students and advanced postgraduate scholars. It serves as an essential resource for management faculty teaching graduate courses in organisational behaviour, strategic change, and leadership, while also offering valuable insights for researchers studying organisational adaptation in volatile environments.
Organizational Communication: A Critical Introduction
by Dennis K. Mumby Timothy R. KuhnOrganizational Communication: A Critical Approach, Third Edition presents a modern, critical perspective while providing a comprehensive survey of theory and research in organizational communication. Authors Dennis Mumby and Timothy Kuhn familiarize students with the field of organizational communication—historically, conceptually, and practically—and challenge them to reconsider their common sense understandings of work and organizations, preparing them for participation in 21st century organizational settings. Linking theory with practice, Mumby and Kuhn skillfully explore the significant role played by organizations and corporations in constructing our identities. The text has been extensively revised, recognizing that the world has changed significantly between editions including the rise of social media, the increasingly networked character of organizational life, the emergence of AI, and more. Critical analysis of the relationship between communication and organization has never been more important, and the updates provide a current look into the critical issues that students will face as they navigate their work lives.
Organizational Communication: A Critical Introduction
by Dennis K. Mumby Timothy R. KuhnOrganizational Communication: A Critical Approach, Third Edition presents a modern, critical perspective while providing a comprehensive survey of theory and research in organizational communication. Authors Dennis Mumby and Timothy Kuhn familiarize students with the field of organizational communication—historically, conceptually, and practically—and challenge them to reconsider their common sense understandings of work and organizations, preparing them for participation in 21st century organizational settings. Linking theory with practice, Mumby and Kuhn skillfully explore the significant role played by organizations and corporations in constructing our identities. The text has been extensively revised, recognizing that the world has changed significantly between editions including the rise of social media, the increasingly networked character of organizational life, the emergence of AI, and more. Critical analysis of the relationship between communication and organization has never been more important, and the updates provide a current look into the critical issues that students will face as they navigate their work lives.
Organizational Culture in Action: A Cultural Analysis Workbook
by Gerald W. Driskill Julien C. MirivelOffering students and practitioners an applied approach to the subject, Organizational Culture in Action (OCA) walks them through a six-step model for analyzing an organization’s culture. The application of the model provides insight into positive communication practices to improve organizational ethics and effectiveness. The authors review relevant theory while integrating a constitutive approach to studying organizational culture and communication. Practical guides for multiple data collection methods are provided, and the workbook format is full of interactive tools that engage students and reinforce learning.Based on feedback from professionals, students, and colleagues, the 4th edition includes the following substantive developments: Development and integration of the Model for Positive Communication by engaging Dr. Julien Mirivel, co-founder of the Positive Communication Network, as a co-author. A clear commitment and focus on the role and goal of the OCA in fostering the co-creation of positive organizations by developing implications through the analysis of enacted elements that both shape and are shaped by communication An improved applied focus by stating "Mental Shifts in Chapter 1,” that are carried throughout the book All chapters updated with recent literature and case studies. The latest applied research is integrated in units on diversity, change, leadership, and effectiveness in relation to positive organizational communication. Cases, examples, and applications relevant to crisis, Generative AI, employee engagement, virtual organizations, conflict management, and public relations are provided. Pedagogical guides to aid in qualitative analysis and ways to utilize research literature in the final report. Clarification of cultural analysis used throughout the book by: a) reformatting Chapter one with an inclusion of a visual of the model, b) revising wording of the six steps in the model. Colleagues and alumni serving guiding the development of cases and review of positive practices in chapters on diversity and change. Online resources including guides for auto-ethnography and coding. Professionals come away equipped to apply cultural insights into fostering inclusiveness in relation to diversity, supporting organizational change, making leadership more dynamic, understanding the link between ethics and culture, and achieving personal and professional growth.
Organizational Ethics: A Practical Approach
by Craig E. JohnsonOrganizational Ethics: A Practical Approach, Sixth Edition provides readers with opportunities to apply ethical principles and practices in a variety of settings through self-assessments, analyses, projects, and discussion. Bestselling author, Craig E. Johnson, shows how we can develop our ethical competence, just as we develop our abilities to manage or oversee operations.
Organizational Ethics: A Practical Approach
by Craig E. JohnsonOrganizational Ethics: A Practical Approach, Sixth Edition provides readers with opportunities to apply ethical principles and practices in a variety of settings through self-assessments, analyses, projects, and discussion. Bestselling author, Craig E. Johnson, shows how we can develop our ethical competence, just as we develop our abilities to manage or oversee operations.
Organized Crime: A Cultural Introduction
by Marcel Danesi Antonio NicasoThis book aims to describe and demystify what makes organized criminal groups so culturally powerful. It examines their codes of conduct, initiation rites, secret communication methods, origin myths, symbols, and lifestyles that imbue them with the pride and nonchalance that go hand in hand with their criminal activities. Mobsters are everywhere, in the movies, on television, on websites, and now in the Metaverse. Contemporary societies across the globe are fascinated by them. Why is this so? What features and constituents of organized criminal gangs make them so emotionally powerful—to themselves and others? These are the questions that have guided the writing of the second edition of this textbook, which is intended as an introduction to organized crime from the angle of cultural analysis. Key topics included in this new edition: An historic overview of organized crime, including the social, economic, and cultural conditions that favor its development A description and character analysis of the type of people who make up organized criminal groups and the activities in which they engage The symbols, rituals, codes, and languages that characterize criminal institutions The relationship between traditional organized crime, cybercrime, and evolving forms of crime on the Dark Web and in the Metaverse The traditional and changing roles of women in organized crime The transnational operations of criminal groups Media portrayals of organized crime Policing responses to organized crime The use of technologies by the organized criminal groups This new edition includes case studies and offers an accessible, interdisciplinary approach to the subject of organized crime. It is essential reading for students engaged with organized crime across criminology, sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
Origins of the Cold War 1941–1949 (Seminar Studies)
by Martin McCauleyNow in its sixth edition, Origins of the Cold War 1941–1949 offers a new perspective on the momentous conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States, covering the tumultuous years of 1941 to 1949.Adopting an internationalist approach, McCauley builds on the fifth edition by tracing the evolution of the post-imperial world after 1945. Chapters have been updated and expanded to include analyses of countries such as India, Pakistan and Malaya and an exciting discussion of the new Cold War history, which seeks to understand the mistakes and misperceptions of the Western allies. Moreover, this sixth edition offers readers insight into how Stalin ruled, with additional chapters delving into state secrecy and the books in Stalin’s library.Combining the latest scholarship with accessible primary sources, Origins of the Cold War 1941–1949 stands as a valuable introduction to a fascinating period and will be useful to scholars and students of modern global history and international affairs.
Origins, Traditions, and Trends of Organizational Communication: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Field
by Anne M. NicoteraThe second edition of Origins, Traditions, and Trends of Organizational Communication provides an updated overview of organizational communication, assessing the field to date and demonstrating a communicational approach to the study of organization.Tracing the field’s history and development to the present, this edition is framed by the recent anti-racist decolonial turn in the field, offering a set of conceptual structures and vocabularies to facilitate appreciation of the field’s literature grounded in an understanding of its biases. It again provides students with background knowledge of foundational management theories in order to understand their influence on our thinking and our organizational world. Literature reviews on focused topics, written by experts, link organizational communication theory and research to practice.This edition is an ideal text for graduate courses in organizational communication and communication history.Online support materials for instructors include an instructor’s manual with key discussion questions and suggested activities. Access the support materials at www.routledge.com/9781032775388.
Orthodox Christianity: The Basics (The Basics)
by Nicholas DenysenkoResplendent icons, brilliant vestments, fragrant incense, and sonorous chants – the sights and sounds of the Orthodox Church have captured the imagination of people for centuries. Orthodox Christianity: The Basics is a compelling introduction to Orthodoxy’s origins in the apostolic era, historical development, doctrines, spiritual and liturgical practices, and the social challenges of the twenty-first century. Topics covered include: Alexandria, Antioch, and the apostolic age Christology, Pneumatology, and Life and Death Orthodox Spirituality The Liturgical Tradition Orthodox Ecclesiology Orthodoxy and Culture Wars With suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, along with a glossary, Orthodox Christianity: The Basics is the ideal starting point for those exploring Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, Church History, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Theology.
Oscar Bait: The Academy Awards & Cultural Prestige (Routledge Advances in Film Studies)
by Robert BoucautThe Academy Awards – or "the Oscars" – have held a unique position in defining and enacting "prestige" for film industries and their publics. In evaluating ‘the best’ of film, they wield cultural influence over such cinema practices as consumption and evaluation, filmmaking aesthetics and narratives, and the discursive activity of Hollywood’s industrial agents and audiences. Oscar Bait: The Academy Awards & Cultural Prestige offers a comprehensive insight into how a film or star positions one’s self as a viable competitor worthy of such consecration in new media contexts.Based over three years of ‘Oscars seasons’ (2019–2021), rigorous analysis of film texts, awards telecasts, and circulating discursive media is built through an original scholarly framework for understanding modern cultural awards. Oscar Bait recontextualises the Oscars’ complex legacy into a new media ecosystem, one in which their established value is undercut by declining broadcast viewership, the changing values and demands of global film publics, and influential discourses aiming to progress popular culture beyond its problematic histories. In this new paradigm of film production and consumption, Boucaut explores what the Oscars mean in a contemporary filmmaking landscape and what impacts established stereotypes of Oscar-worthiness – the colloquial ‘Oscar Bait’ – continue to hold over the awards.Oscar Bait captures a dynamic snapshot of the Oscars and Hollywood in a critical era. It advances popular culture scholarship by developing an analytical framework for understanding disparate media texts within an awards season – and it critically updates Oscars knowledges for modern contexts. Readers interested in media and cultural studies, celebrity studies, persona studies, popular culture, and film will enjoy this book.
Ouija: Conjuring American Popular Culture (Routledge Advances in Popular Culture Studies)
by Katherine G. SchmidtTapping into a growing interest in American culture with the occult and new spiritualism, this book is the first scholarly work devoted entirely to the unique place of Ouija in American culture.On the one hand, Ouija has at different moments in history pointed to a deep fascination and openness with the supernatural in the American psyche. On the other hand, Ouija resides squarely outside of orthodox religious belief, and, as we shall see, garners suspicion and even outright rejection from various Christian traditions especially. Thus this cardboard doorway to the supernatural continues to reflect some of the most interesting paradoxes in American life.Bringing together an international team of scholars, this book shows that what qualifies as religious remains an open question, and how Americans continue to grapple with what practices lie within and without the traditions they inherit and pass on.
Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology
by Jeanne H. Ballantine Kathleen Odell KorgenThe Ninth Edition of Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology by Jeanne H. Ballantine and Kathleen Odell Korgen inspires students to develop their sociological imaginations, see the world and personal events from a new perspective, and confront sociological issues on a day-to-day basis. The text is organized around the "Social World" model, a conceptual framework that demonstrates the relationships among individuals (the micro level); organizations, institutions, and subcultures (the meso level); and societies and global structures (the macro level). The consistent application of the Social World Model across chapters (represented in a visual diagram in the chapter openers) helps students develop the practice of using three levels of analysis, and to view sociology as an integrated whole, rather than a set of disparate subjects.
Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology
by Jeanne H. Ballantine Kathleen Odell KorgenThe Ninth Edition of Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology by Jeanne H. Ballantine and Kathleen Odell Korgen inspires students to develop their sociological imaginations, see the world and personal events from a new perspective, and confront sociological issues on a day-to-day basis. The text is organized around the "Social World" model, a conceptual framework that demonstrates the relationships among individuals (the micro level); organizations, institutions, and subcultures (the meso level); and societies and global structures (the macro level). The consistent application of the Social World Model across chapters (represented in a visual diagram in the chapter openers) helps students develop the practice of using three levels of analysis, and to view sociology as an integrated whole, rather than a set of disparate subjects.
Ovarian Cancer
by Malte RenzThis volume is the first of a new series dedicated to the historical developments in topics that are central to gynecological cancers. The six essays on ovarian cancer included here provide context from the perspective of experts in the field, illustrating what is required for the development and realization of medical innovation: (i) time consuming, decades-long basic research of the tumor genome and cancer cell biology, which may then set the basis for dramatic accelerations of recent therapeutic options; and (ii) the diligent assessment and fine-tuning of surgical techniques and concepts of patient prehabilitation and rehabilitation.
Overcoming Synthetic Challenges in Medicinal Chemistry: Mechanistic Insights and Solutions
by Tongshuang LiCollection of 150 synthetic problems in medicinal chemistry offering mechanistic insights into complex reactions and potential pitfalls in drug synthesis Overcoming Synthetic Challenges in Medicinal Chemistry is a comprehensive collection of around 150 challenging organic reactions in medicinal chemistry, drawn from the author’s work experience and recent journal and patent publications. Problems are arranged by the structure of the reaction product to make it easier for the reader to find the information needed. In this book, readers will find information on: General terms and concepts in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry Specific reactions leading to desired products or unexpected side products Step-by-step mechanisms, experimental procedures, literature information, and applications for each reaction Ways to reduce mistakes in synthetic work and optimize product synthesis Overcoming Synthetic Challenges in Medicinal Chemistry serves as a valuable guide for organic chemists, professionals, and job candidates in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as graduates and lecturers at university, helping them grasp complex reactions and gain insight into potential pitfalls and side reactions in drug synthesis.
Overlooked Creations of Black Art and Culture (From the Archives)
by Jay LeslieA perfect book for young readers to discover lesser-known works of art and culture that have shaped Black history in the United States.The Banjo Lesson. The Brownies Book. "Rapper's Delight." Throughout history, Black people have performed, created art, and broken barriers that helped propel the fight for equality forward. Celebrate little-known groundbreaking contributions to art and culture like these and learn about their social impact on American history in Overlooked Creations of Black Art and Culture.ABOUT THIS SERIES:This brand-new series is rooted in a profound commitment to shedding light on some of the important -- and often lesser-known -- aspects of Black history. From the Archives features landmarks, events, people, and artistic endeavors that have played a significant role in the Black experience in America and offers a chance to celebrate them. Written in a vivid, engaging style and featuring a colorful combination of photos and illustrations, each title serves as a powerful vehicle for education, inspiration, and empowerment for young readers.
Overlooked Milestones of Black History (From the Archives)
by KaaVonia HintonA perfect book for young readers to discover lesser-known events that have shaped Black history in the United StatesThe Stono Rebellion of enslaved people in 1739. Harriet Tubman's Combahee River raid in 1863. The Biloxi Wade-in to desegregate beaches in 1959. Throughout history, Black people have spoken up, protested, rebelled, and even risked their lives to gain equality. Celebrate little-known historic events like these and learn about their social impact on American history in Overlooked Milestones of Black History.ABOUT THIS SERIES:This brand-new series is rooted in a profound commitment to shedding light on some of the important -- and often lesser-known -- aspects of Black history. From the Archives features landmarks, events, people, and artistic endeavors that have played a significant role in the Black experience in America and offers a chance to celebrate them. Written in a vivid, engaging style and featuring a colorful combination of photos and illustrations, each title serves as a powerful vehicle for education, inspiration, and empowerment for young readers.
PFAS in the Environment: Occurrence, Characterization, Treatment, and Management
by Rao Y. SurampalliMethods and solutions to protect the environment against PFAS, in line with new regulations by US and EU authorities PFAS in the Environment comprehensively summarizes the chemical and ecotoxicological properties of different types of per- and polyfluorinated alkanes (PFAS) as well as current and emerging detection methods, known and suspected health risks, and removal technologies from water and soil. This book considers the recently enacted and much stricter regulations set by the US EPA and its European counterpart on the production and use of PFAS. A special focus is placed on how water treatment plants may be upgraded to reduce PFAS content in drinking water. In PFAS in the Environment, readers will find information on: Occurrence, distribution, fate/transport, and behavior of PFASClimate change threats posed by PFASCase studies detailing cutting-edge research and remediation of PFASGlobal regulations of PFASStrategies to phase out PFAS from industrial and consumer products and ultimately achieve a PFAS-free environment PFAS in the Environment serves as an excellent up-to-date resource on the subject for environmental scientists and professionals as well as government agencies and researchers in environmental and human toxicology.
PRIMED to Compete: Coaching for Character
by Marvin Berkowitz David Light Shields Pete PaciorekSports can build character. But it doesn’t happen automatically. And good intentions are not enough. PRIMED to Compete: Coaching for Character is the definitive book for coaches who want to optimize young peoples’ experience of competition and promote their character, performance, and overall well-being.This engaging new book brings cutting-edge research and practical sport experience together in an easily accessible and digestible framework. PRIMED to Compete provides a powerful way for coaches to turn the challenges of competition into opportunities for promoting positive character.The three authors bring together a century of expertise in professional and collegiate sports, youth coaching and coach education, and developmental and sport sciences. Building on Marvin W. Berkowitz’s highly acclaimed PRIMED model of character education and David Light Shields’ influential model of True Competition, PRIMED to Compete offers a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to shaping sports environments that build healthy relationships, fair and collaborative mindsets, and core values and virtues. Rooted in science, it provides practical guidance for building team cultures that support both optimal sport performance and character growth across multiple dimensions.
Paid Sexual Encounters among Men: A Study in Ethics and Law (Routledge Research in Applied Ethics)
by Timothy F. MurphyThis book analyzes the ethics of men buying and selling sex to one another. It gathers in one place key ethical and legal issues that bear on the justification for the criminalization of male prostitution.At present, prostitution – the solicitation or offer of paid sexual encounters – is criminalized in virtually the entire United States. Male prostitution is poorly studied across academic disciplines, and this book represents the first sustained ethical analysis of the topic. First, it shows that paid sexual encounters among men belong on a spectrum of transactional sexual relationships and that many of their features are not distinctive in a way that justifies condemnation. It shows as well that the sexuality involved – men having sex with men – does not involve relationships that are immoral in a way that might justify criminalization. The book also demonstrates that men buying and selling sexual encounters can consent in morally meaningful ways, without reinforcing status inequality, Finally, the book reviews key constitutional law cases to show that a certain interpretation of the relationship between the law and morality justifies decriminalization of male prostitution.Paid Sexual Encounters among Men will appeal to scholars and graduate students working in applied ethics, the philosophy of sex and gender, sociology, and law.
Pangolins at Risk
by Kathryn ClayPangolins have characteristics that protect them from predators, from their scaly skin to their ability to roll into a ball. But these armored mammals are endangered. Hunting, severe weather, and habitat loss are a few reasons pangolins are dying faster than they’re being born. Readers will learn why pangolins are at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.
Paraguayan Musical Nationalism in the Symphonies of Florentín Giménez (Royal Musical Association Monographs)
by Alfredo ColmanThis study of the music and career of Florentín Giménez discusses the various ways in which he expressed his Paraguayan cultural identity and musical nationalism through his symphonies.Florentín Giménez (1925–2021) stands as one of the most prolific Paraguayan composers of both concert and folk music-style works. Colman argues that not only Giménez’s musical nationalism was a lens to reflect an ideal Paraguayan cultural identity, but indeed a means to develop it. Topics are approached with a threefold goal in mind: to provide a biography of the composer, to consider the various cultural themes associated with his compositions, and to give an overview of his symphonies. A chronological list of his compositions—including the dates of their premieres, soloists, ensembles, and conductors—appears in the Appendix as a reference guide.
Parallel Computing Technologies: 18th International Conference, PaCT 2025, Almaty, Kazakhstan, October 6–10, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16185)
by Victor MalyshkinThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Parallel Computing Technologies, PaCT 2025, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, during October 2025. The 15 full papers together with 2 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: efficient systems backends such as work schedulers, data managers, automation of software development, software-tailored architectures and hardware-aware code, and scalable algorithms for high-performance computing.