Year: 2017
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Purpose:The main purpose of this study is to understand how managers and consultant attune to one another.Additionally, the purpose is to improve the understanding and development of traditional views on the management of knowledge work. Methodology:Research was conducted as an explorative study, conducted through an interpretative and abductive approach. TheoreticalPrevious research emphasizes the importance of autonomy in knowledge perspective:work, an absence of strict bureaucratic procedures and a lack of managerial knowledge/understanding in the work performed by subordinates.Consultants are also depicted as resenting managerial interference. Conclusion:Established theory on the subject is flawed as it appears to be partially founded on a widely shared prejudice.In acknowledging this established theories can be revamped and/or improved.In turn, current theories can help overcoming challenges in existing knowledge intensive firms .
Authors: Oscar Stierncreutz, Fritz Winter
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2757837232