Kakabadse, N. K. and Steane, P. (2010) Meaning and interpretation: insights and discourse. Journal of Management History. 16(3), pp. 346-366. 1751-1348.
Item Type: | Article |
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Abstract: | Purpose – The paper seeks to analyze the discourse of meaning and interpretation in the social sciences. It aims to provide a historical overview of the hermeneutics and the need for scientific as well as general understanding, and to emphasize the importance of the interpretive approach in management history. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an in-depth literature review of interpretation. Findings – Interpretative approach is a basic building block of all science and management praxis. Research limitations/implications – Literature is limited to social science. Practical implications – The paper highlights the importance of interpretation in management dialogue and praxis, vis-à-vis a sole reliance on rationalistic methods. Originality/value – The originality of the paper lies in the scope of its literature review and the broad understanding it provides for management praxis |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | Interpretation; meaning; hermeneutics; understanding; management |
Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H62 Study and teaching. Research H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > HD30.4 Study and teaching. Research |
Creators: | Kakabadse, Nada K and Steane, Peter |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Business and International Management (to 2010) Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > International Strategy & Business |
Date: | 2010 |
Date Type: | Publication |
Page Range: | pp. 346-366 |
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Management History |
Volume: | 16 |
Number: | 3 |
Language: | English |
DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1108/17511341011051243 |
ISSN: | 1751-1348 |
Status: | Published / Disseminated |
URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/2724 |
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