The need for new types of organisation for the new century

GILLIGAN, Christine (2008). The need for new types of organisation for the new century. International Journal of Green Economics (IJGE), 2 (4), 353-371.

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Abstract

Commercial organisations are at the heart of our economic, political and social systems and define almost every aspect of our lives. Most organisations today operate on the modernist principles of rational bureaucracy, which diminishes the complexities of human life, and because of the perpetual quest for growth, is destroying the natural resources of the planet on which we depend for life. This essay critiques the universal, one size fits all approach of the modern organisation, suggesting it is time for a change. There are other types of organisation, such as voluntary organisations or social enterprises, offering new ways of organising society that are fairer, accepting of difference and diversity and have the potential to unleash creativity and develop relationships both within communities and with the natural environment.

Item Type:	Article
Departments - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Sheffield Business School > Department of Management
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1504/IJGE.2008.022446
Page Range:	353-371
Depositing User:	Christine Gilligan
Date Deposited:	30 Oct 2014 15:30
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2021 13:31
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/8530

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