Positive organizational scholarship : foundations of a new discipline

Cameron, Kim S. (Added Author). Dutton, Jane E. (Added Author). Quinn, Robert E. (Added Author).

Summary: In helping establish a new field of study in the organizational sciences, POS, this book examines a variety of positive dynamics in businesses and organizations that give rise to extraordinary outcomes. Positive Organizational Scholarship does not adopt one particular theory or framework, but encompasses any phenomenon that leads to positive, nurturing results. This collection of essays, written by established senior scholars, explains why and how these commonsense prescriptions work.

Record details

ISBN: 9781576752326
ISBN: 1576752321
ISBN: 9781282300071
ISBN: 1282300075
ISBN: 1576759660
ISBN: 9781576759660
Physical Description: 1 online resource (vii, 465 pages) : illustrations
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Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: San Francisco, CA : Berrett-Koehler, ©2003.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-447) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction. Foundations of positive organizational scholarship / Kim S. Cameron, Jane E. Dutton, Robert E. Quinn -- Positive organizational studies : lessons from positive psychology / Christopher M. Peterson, Martin E.P. Seligman -- Virtuous processes, strengths, and positive organizing. Virtues and organizations / Nansook Park, Christopher M. Peterson -- Organizational virtuousness and performance / Kim S. Cameron -- Positive organizing and organizational tragedy / Karl E. Weick -- Acts of gratitude in organizations / Robert A. Emmons -- Positive organizational scholarship. Organizing for resilience / Kathleen M. Sutcliffe, Timothy J. Vogus -- Investing in strengths / Donald O. Clifton, James K. Harter -- Transcendent behavior / Thomas S. Bateman, Christine Porath -- Courageous principled action / Monica C. Worline, Ryan W. Quinn -- Upward spirals and positive change. Positive emotions and upward spirals in organizations / Barbara L. Fredrickson -- Positive and negative emotions in organizations / Richard P. Bagozzi -- New knowledge creation in organizations / Fiona Lee [and others] -- Positive deviance and extraordinary organizing / Gretchen M. Spreitzer, Scott Sonenshein -- Toward a theory of positive organizational change / David L. Cooperrider, Leslie E. Sekerka -- Authentic leadership development / Fred Luthans, Bruce Avolio -- Positive meanings and positive connections. The power of high-quality connections / Jane E. Dutton, Emily D. Heaphy -- A theory of relational coordination / Jody Hoffer Gittell -- Finding positive meaning at work / Amy Wrzesniewski -- Fostering meaningfulness in working and at work / Michael G. Pratt, Blake E. Ashforth -- Positive organizational network analysis and energizing relationships / Wayne Baker, Rob Cross, Melissa Wooten -- Empowerment and cascading vitality / Martha S. Feldman, Anne. M. Khademian -- Conclusion. Developing a discipline of positive organizational scholarship / Kim S. Cameron [and others].