Exploring Paradox: Toward a More Comprehensive Guide
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- 1 October 2000
- journal article
- Published by Academy of Management in Academy of Management Review
- Vol. 25 (4) , 760-776
- https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2000.3707712
Abstract
“Paradox” appears increasingly in organization studies, often to describe conflicting demands, opposing perspectives, or seemingly illogical findings. This article helps researchers move beyond lab...Keywords
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