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Exploring the Paradigm Wars in Organisation Theory

The field of organisation theory is characterised as a fragmented body of knowledge, with many competing theories to explain organisational action. Critically analyse the contribution that agency and determinist theories make to our understanding of organisational action. Is it possible to reconcile these theories into a universal theory of organisation?

The essay

Examines the most significant disagreement amongst scholars in the field of organisational studies

Do manager's actually make a difference?

Your essay topic:

The field of organisation theory is characterised as a fragmented body of knowledge, with many competing theories to explain organisational action.

Critically analyse the contribution that agency and determinist theories make to our understanding of organisational action. 

Is it possible to reconcile these theories into a universal theory of organisation?

Essay Structure

P1 - Introduction:
Why is the topic important?
State your contention
Is it possible to reconcile these theories into a universal theory of organisation?
What arguments will you present to support your contention?

Key issue is to examine choice and determinist perspectives:
What is similar?
What is different?
Are they opposing views, or can we reconcile them into a universal theory of organisation design?

Option 1: cannot reconcile
Present the argument
Discuss strategic choice [and give empirical examples]
Discuss determinism [and use IT/PE/RDT as examples]
Then compare and contrast - this is where the marks lie!

Option 2: they can be reconciled
Present the argument - use a typology of organisational design theories (such as Hrebiniak and Joyce 1985)
Discuss each element of the typology - discussing how each theory addresses a unique question/problem
Use conceptual/theoretical and empirical evidence to support your contention

Essay Structure

Conclusion should be the final paragraph:
Write it well, it is the last thing we read!
Use the language of the question in your conclusion
Make it brief and summative

Reference list:
Academy of Management Referencing style
Only include those references you've actually cited in the essay
Academic journal articles and research monographs only!
8 references will get you a bare pass!

Detailed instructions:

Write an essay-style response to this question, referring to the current academic literature on this topic. You may find this resource on Essay Writing helpful.

This essay is a critical review of the influential ideas about the role of managers in shaping organsational outcomes. Most critical essays follow this type of structure:

Introduction
- Open the essay with a short introduction to the area.
- Provide a response to the essay question.
- Provide a summary or 'road map' of your essay (a very brief outline of what you will discuss)

Main body
The main body of your essay will consist of paragraphs, which are akin to building blocks in the construction of your argument. Ensure that you:
- develop a discussion, informed by the key academics in the field, which answers the essay question
- demonstrate your knowledge of the field
- offer exposition and evidence to develop your arguments. Evidence will be the references to seminal works and key empirical studies
- use relevant examples and authoritative quotes - however only use quotes for effect. Excessive quoting does not demonstrate your understanding of the field.
- if your question has multiple parts, consider using subheadings to break up the text into a logical structure.
When structuring your paragraphs, remember that a paragraph is a related group of sentences that develops one main idea. Each paragraph should contain:
- a topic sentence that states the main idea to be discussed
- supporting sentences, which explain and develop the point that you're making
- evidence - your points should be supported by evidence from your readings
- analysis - analyse and interpret the evidence. Consider the implications, significance and impact of what you have been discussing, and conclude the paragraph with a critical conclusion you have drawn from the evidence.

Conclusion
In the conclusion, you need to:
- restate your response to the essay question
- summarise the main points
- finish with a broad statement about the implications of the topic for practice.
- ensure you don't introduce any new information into the conclusion.

Verified Expert

This article presents a new strategy for multiparadigm research that promotes interplay between paradigms. We develop interplay across the border of functionalist and interpretive paradigms and use organizational culture studies as an example of how interplay affects multiparadigm relations. In addition to clarifying paradigm contrasts, the article points to connections between paradigms by taking a postmodern perspective. It also critically analyzes the organization theory and paradigm wars.

Reference no: EM131512846

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5/31/2017 4:03:36 PM

Structure and organisation (10% of total mark) ? Sequence and structure are logical and easy to follow; excellent overall organisation. Powerful connections between different sections; clear and concise focus throughout. (8-10 marks) Writing and referencing (10% of total mark) ? Excellent use of relevant and appropriate sources of literature. Correct referencing used throughout. Excellent grammar and spelling. (8-10 marks)

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5/31/2017 4:03:27 PM

CRITERIA Excellent (> 80 %) Summary of theories (35% of total mark) ? Excellent summary of the key points of each of the four theories discussed, drawing on the work of the key theorists. (28-35 marks) Critical analysis (30% of total mark) ? Excellent critical and insightful analysis of each of the four theories; Clearly demonstrates the contribution of each to our understanding of organisational action. (24-30 marks) Conclusion (15% of total mark) ? Excellent conclusion; discusses whether reconciliation of theories into a unified understanding is possible; Clearly identifies the complexities in creating a universal theory of organisation. (12-15 marks)

len1512846

5/31/2017 4:03:08 PM

Make sure you cite and correctly reference your sources, using the Academy of Management referencing style. Also, ensure that you understand the difference between quoting and paraphrasing. For help with paraphrasing, see the Purdue Online Writing Lab. Last modified: Friday, 17, 10:11 AM

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5/31/2017 4:02:55 PM

Please see the word file and power point file attached with the email. the question about the assignment is written and in the power point there is written all the instruction and how to write the essay its structure and everything. Please this assignment is of 40 % marks. Take your time with the assignment and want it to done it very good . no rush with it. You have time and please let me know if you need any assistance with the assignment.

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