Dysfunctional Effects of Formal Planning: Two Theoretical Explanations.
Academy of Management ReviewPublished 1 October 1983
Rudi K. F. Bresser, Ronald C. Bishop
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Abstract
Kuhn's (1970, 1974) concept of paradigm development and the concept of dialectical materialism are used to demonstrate how formal planning may cause intraorganizational contradictions and endanger an organization's viability. These concepts are integrated by a model of planning dysfunctionalities. Ways to resolve such contradictions are discussed, and questions are suggested for empirical investigation.
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