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)1-16
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Management Inquiry
Early online date5 Nov 2023
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 5 Nov 2023

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

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

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