Strategizing Together for a Better World: Institutional, Paradox and Practice Theories in Conversation

Rikke Rønholt Albertsen, Shahzad Ansari, Katrin Heucher, Marc Krautzberger, Ann Langley*, Pauline Charlotte Reinecke, Natalie Slawinski, Eero Vaara

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    Abstract

    In this article, based on a Symposium held at the 2022 Academy of Management Meeting, we present a moderated discussion between established scholars in the field of grand challenges—Shahzad (Shaz) Ansari, Natalie Slawinski, and Eero Vaara—focusing on the role of institutional, paradox, and practice theories in research on grand challenges. Our goal for the symposium was to bring these theoretical perspectives into conversation, reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the lenses, and discuss potential intersections for future research on grand challenges. We present the panelists’ prepared remarks as well as the interactive discussion covering four topics: the limitations of existing concepts and theories, materiality, impact, and relations between theory and practice. As part of these four discussion topics, we also present questions and reflections from the audience. We conclude by summarizing insights gleaned from the symposium about critical gaps and avenues for future research.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)115-130
    Number of pages16
    JournalJournal of Management Inquiry
    Volume33
    Issue number2
    Early online date5-Nov-2023
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr-2024

    Keywords

    • business and society
    • institutional theory
    • paradox
    • process thinking
    • sustainability

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