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Transformation Paradox: A Framework For The Analysis Of Politics In Enterprise Transformations, Cindy S. Miller
Transformation Paradox: A Framework For The Analysis Of Politics In Enterprise Transformations, Cindy S. Miller
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this research is to develop a theoretical framework for the analysis of politics in enterprise transformations using a dialectical analysis approach (Hegel, 1989; Heraclitus, 1979; Pinkard, 1988; Skinner, 1978a, 1978b) and conduct an evaluation of the framework validity. The framework is constructed using a dialectical analysis of concepts stemming from the work of Alford and Friedland (1992) and considers four theoretical perspectives: autocratic, bureaucratic, pluralistic, and cognitive. The framework is then validated by means of qualitative metrics and adherence to critical ideology.
This research addresses the problem that there is no holistic theoretical framework for the analysis …
A Sociotechnical Systems Analysis Of The Approval Process For A Complex Public Works Proposal, James C. Pyne
A Sociotechnical Systems Analysis Of The Approval Process For A Complex Public Works Proposal, James C. Pyne
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Theses & Dissertations
This research applied sociotechnical systems theory to explore the process used by two elected bodies to decide upon adoption of a complex technical engineering proposal. The research used a modified sociotechnical systems conceptual framework that was developed by Pava (1983) for application to non-traditional work settings. Pava applied the conceptual framework to what he termed non-routine office work which is characterized by non-linear conversion flow, multiple, concurrent conversion processes and vocational separatism (Pava, 1983).
The research was designed as a multiple case study of two town councils each undertaking a decision process to approve or reject a public works proposal …