Rationalizing the Promotion of Non-Rational Behaviors in Organizations.

Smith, Peter A. C.; Sharma, Meenakshi

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ERIC Number: EJ658542

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Rationalizing the Promotion of Non-Rational Behaviors in Organizations.

Smith, Peter A. C.; Sharma, Meenakshi

Learning Organization, v9 n5 p197-201 2002

Organizations must balance rational/technical efficiency and emotions. Action learning has been proven to be effective for developing emotional openness in the workplace. Facilitators of action learning should draw upon the disciplines of counseling, Gestalt, psychodynamics, and Eastern philosophies. (Contains 23 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Emotional Response, Experiential Learning, Interpersonal Relationship, Organizational Development, Staff Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue: Energy and Emotion in Organizations that Learn.