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| Author: | O'Connor, C. A. |
| Title: | Organizational impasse: diagnosis and intervention |
| Journal: | Management Decision
1992 : VOL. 30:3, p.32-39 |
| Index terms: | GROUP DYNAMICS MEETINGS SURVEYS ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Paradox is inherent in groups. Impasse is one kind of development from paradox and results from one polarity to eliminate another. This study serves a dual purpose: 1. to clarify the nature and occurrence of impasse in groups towards defining and categorizing it; and 2. to use these findings as a means for diagnosing impasse and providing intervention to resolve it. It is a partial report of findings from a research project which contributed to the field of Organizational Gestalt and supported a paradoxical perspective to group life. This qualitative study used direct observation, surveys and interview methods. |
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