Paradox and Cultural Complexity: Experiencing and Navigating Paradoxical Tensions in Organizations
Project Description
The project itself aims to explore the complex challenges associated with experiencing and navigating paradoxical tensions arising within organizations in the context of increasing globalization and digitalization. Paradoxes are contradictory yet interconnected elements that exist simultaneously and persist over time (e.g., innovation and efficiency, or economic and social value creation). The research particularly seeks to examine how organizations can successfully identify, comprehend, and manage paradoxes.
The project adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating theories and methods from management studies, organizational psychology, and cultural studies to analyze how these paradoxical tensions are perceived and addressed within organizations.
The academic goal is to consolidate existing research streams on paradox management and cultural complexity, conduct empirical studies on how paradoxical tensions are perceived and managed, and derive innovative management approaches. The project aims to enhance theoretical understanding by illuminating the interaction between organizational paradoxes and cultural contexts, while also developing practical implications for leadership in global organizations. One of its objectives is to publish the research findings in high-ranking journals such as the Journal of Management Studies or Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice.
For the project funding proposal, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) expects the development of a comprehensive research plan that outlines the current state of research, clearly defines the applicant's own research position, presents a detailed methodological approach including a timeline, and highlights the relevance of the work for both academia and practice. The overarching goal is to provide interdisciplinary and innovative contributions that capture the complexity of modern organizations and support their management.
The project adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating theories and methods from management studies, organizational psychology, and cultural studies to analyze how these paradoxical tensions are perceived and addressed within organizations.
The academic goal is to consolidate existing research streams on paradox management and cultural complexity, conduct empirical studies on how paradoxical tensions are perceived and managed, and derive innovative management approaches. The project aims to enhance theoretical understanding by illuminating the interaction between organizational paradoxes and cultural contexts, while also developing practical implications for leadership in global organizations. One of its objectives is to publish the research findings in high-ranking journals such as the Journal of Management Studies or Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice.
For the project funding proposal, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) expects the development of a comprehensive research plan that outlines the current state of research, clearly defines the applicant's own research position, presents a detailed methodological approach including a timeline, and highlights the relevance of the work for both academia and practice. The overarching goal is to provide interdisciplinary and innovative contributions that capture the complexity of modern organizations and support their management.
