From entity to process: Toward more process-based theorizing in the field of organizational change

Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

Authors

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to make a case for more process-based theorizing in the field of organizational change. Design/methodology/approach: To emphasize the importance of a process perspective on organizational change, this paper challenges the prevalent theorizing approach that treats organizational change as entity and argues that process-based theorizing can help researchers gain a better understanding of organizational change. Findings: To direct future research toward more process-based theorizing, this paper proposes a systematic four-step procedure for the analysis of qualitative data that helps researchers theorize organizational change from a process perspective. Originality/value: Overall, this paper contributes to theorizing efforts in the field of organizational change by offering a reflective account on the challenges that entity-based theorizing entails, strengthening the position of process-based theorizing in light of these challenges and providing an outlook on how scholars can develop theoretical insights on organizational change from a process perspective.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Accounting and Organizational Change
Volume14
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)80-98
Number of pages19
ISSN1832-5912
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 05.03.2018
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • Management studies - Analytical procedure, Entity, Organizational change, Process, Qualitative research, Theorizing

Recently viewed

Publications

  1. Automatic feature selection for anomaly detection
  2. Identification of conductive fiber parameters with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation signal using RLS algorithm
  3. Internet of things and process performance improvements in manufacturing
  4. Implementation of formative assessment
  5. Optimal scheduling of AGVs in a reentrant blocking job-shop
  6. Using EEG movement tagging to isolate brain responses coupled to biological movements
  7. Requests for mathematical reasoning in textbooks for primary-level students
  8. Machine Learning Applications in Convective Turbulence
  9. What Makes for a Good Theory? How to Evaluate a Theory Using the Strength Model of Self-Control as an Example
  10. Comparison of Supervised versus Self-Administered Stretching on Bench Press Maximal Strength and Force Development
  11. Design of an Information-Based Distributed Production Planning System
  12. Light availability and land-use history drive biodiversity and functional changes in forest herb layer communities
  13. Web-Based Drills in Maths Using a Computer Algebra System
  14. Plant traits alone are poor predictors of ecosystem properties and long-term ecosystem functioning
  15. Control of a two-thermoelectric-cooler system for ice-clamping application using Lyapunov based approach
  16. A luenberger observer for a quasi-static disturbance estimation in linear time invariant systems
  17. Tree mixtures mediate negative effects of introduced tree species on bird taxonomic and functional diversity
  18. (How) Can didactic research find its way into the classroom? Results from a questionnaire survey on the lesson preparation and continuing professional development of German teachers
  19. Predictors of adherence to public health behaviors for fighting COVID-19 derived from longitudinal data
  20. Personalization strategies in digital mental health interventions: a systematic review and conceptual framework for depressive symptoms
  21. Local responses to global technological change.
  22. Directives in ELF peer feedback
  23. Does attention speed up processing?
  24. Discourse pragmatics
  25. The promise and Pitfalls of a blended, video- and coaching-based professional development program in Germany
  26. The explanatory power of Carnegie Classification in predicting engagement indicators
  27. A group-level theory of helping and altruism within and across group boundaries
  28. Pathways for Transformatio
  29. How many organic compounds are graph-theoretically nonplanar?
  30. Robust Control as a Mathematical Paradigm for Innovative Engineering Applications
  31. From stories to maps
  32. Influencing Parameters in the Deep Drawing of Fiber Metal Laminates with Low Viscous Matrix
  33. One planet
  34. Oceans and space