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Because the objective is taken as explaining why a particular organizational (
decision ) outcome occurred , the observed events ... Differences between an
observed outcome and alternative possible , but not realized , outcomes are seen
as ...
Because the objective is taken as explaining why a particular organizational (
decision ) outcome occurred , the observed events ... Differences between an
observed outcome and alternative possible , but not realized , outcomes are seen
as ...
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The result is that even a relatively rational model of attention makes decision
outcomes highly contextual . Since every entrance is an exit somewhere else ,
the distribution of “ entrances ” depends on the attributes of the choice being left
as ...
The result is that even a relatively rational model of attention makes decision
outcomes highly contextual . Since every entrance is an exit somewhere else ,
the distribution of “ entrances ” depends on the attributes of the choice being left
as ...
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Rather it seemed to have such a major role in the development of belief that the
outcomes were almost incidental . ... major symbolic functions ( Edelman , 1964 )
, there will be a tendency for process and outcome to become separated ; there ...
Rather it seemed to have such a major role in the development of belief that the
outcomes were almost incidental . ... major symbolic functions ( Edelman , 1964 )
, there will be a tendency for process and outcome to become separated ; there ...
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Contents
Acknowledgments | 7 |
Organizational Learning and the Ambiguity of the Past | 54 |
The Technology of Foolishness | 69 |
Copyright | |
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Ambiguity and Choice in Organizations James G. March,Johan P. Olsen,Søren Christensen Snippet view - 1979 |
Ambiguity and Choice in Organizations James G. March,Johan P. Olsen,Søren Christensen Snippet view - 1979 |
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