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The Perverse Organisation and its Deadly Sins (Paperback, Eleventh)
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The Perverse Organisation and its Deadly Sins (Paperback, Eleventh)
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The Perverse Organisation and its Deadly Sins begins by examining
the nature of perversity and its presence in corporate and
organisational life. Then, four chapters examine the "corporate
sins" of perverse pride, greed, envy and sloth, each taking case
studies from major organisations suffering their effects. Finally,
the book enquires into the nature of the consumer/provider pair as
a centrepiece of the perverse cultural dynamics of current
organisational life. The emphasis in the book is on perversity
displayed by the organisation as such, rather than simply by its
leaders, or other members, even though they may embody and manifest
perverse primary symptoms to the extent that they at times engage
in corrupt or criminal behaviour. What is explored is a group and
organisation dynamic, more deeply embedded than conscious
corruption. Within the perverse structure some roles become
required to take up corrupt positions. They become part and parcel
of the way things work. The person may condemn certain practices,
but the role requires them. Tensions between person and role may
mean that the person in role acts as they would not while in other
roles. Such tensions may lead to the dynamics of perversity. This
book is important reading for managers, consultants, and all who
are interested in the dynamics propelling what seem to be the
out-of-control dynamics within contemporary organisational life. It
helps us understand how many people in positions of trust may end
up abusing those positions. It looks at how we may be collectively
perverse despite our individual attempts to be otherwise.
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