The Spaces of Organisation and the Organisation of Space : Power, Identity and Materiality at Work

This book examines the role and utilization of workplace 'space': how it is organized; how it can reflect organisational values; how it can affect employee identities; and the many ways in which the physical environment can influence and affect organisational goals, especially in areas such as commitment, creativity and innovation. "The Spaces of Organisation and the Organisation of Space examines contemporary practices which enlist space as a managerial tool in the restructuring of power, corporate culture and employee identity. It argues that the organisation of space is fundamental to understanding modern society. Here, Dale and Burrell go beyond an exploration of the physical settings of organisations to a critique of abstract discourses in management theory. By looking at how the social and the material are entangled in modern life, this new book calls for a rethinking of mainstream theoretical approaches." "The Spaces of Organisation and the Organisation of Space is ideal for students taking upper level graduate and postgraduate modules in organisational theory, as well as those studying building design and architecture, cultural studies, geography, urban planning and facilities management. This book is also essential to practitioners working in design and human resource management."--Jacket This book examines the role and utilization of workplace 'space': how it is organized; how it can reflect organizational values; how it can affect employee identities; and the many ways in which the physical environment can influence and affect organizational goals, especially in areas such as commitment, creativity and innovation. This is a thought provoking and groundbreaking text that will make an important contribution to the understanding of organizational life