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This study examines how the product evokes agency in discursive strategizing. Rather than solely being outcomes of strategizing, products also play a role in the initial formation of strategy, which eventually may both hinder and promote strategic renewal. Theoretically, we draw from ideas of posthumanist performativity, which considers discourse and materiality as inseparable and allows us to elucidate the ways in which materiality evokes agency in managers' discursive strategizing. Empirically, we conducted a longitudinal real-time study by participating in a software company's strategizing meetings for 2 years. Our findings reveal two forms of material agency evoked by the company product during discursive strategizing: indwelling and outdwelling agency. Indwelling agency manifests when the product's logic starts to frame the scope of strategy discourse. Outdwelling agency manifests when the product attracts unexpected customers, which later alters managers' strategic scope. These findings enrich the understanding of the contribution of materiality to strategic outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Organizations are viewed as ordered places that legitimate the hand that holds back and that formalize structured, institutionalized ways of saying and doing. Against this backdrop, we want to see the more recent attention to the entrepreneurial as a reason to conceptualize the new organization that emerges from within the existing organization as the "other organization," accomplished through heterotopia. We propose that such creation of organization, the process of entrepreneurial emergence, can be thought of as part of organizations: organization entails both the already organized and the emergent; and organization-creation efforts are tactically exploring the cracks, the interstices, of the already organized. The "other organization" is actualized within the heterotopic and ephemeral space opened by such efforts. Bringing heterotopic/heterochronic space-time back into the study of organizations requires that we immerse ourselves in the spaces of resistance, emergence and play. This essay—hopefully, also playfully—does that. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This contribution offers a sense of the scope and transdisciplinary relevance of the philosophy of British mathematician and philosopher Alfred North Whitehead by providing an overview of the three main phases of his career. The contribution goes on to distinguish process thought from the substance thought which dominated modern philosophy, and to outline some of the ways in which Whitehead has influenced thought from across the full spectrum of academic disciplines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Creative processes within and across organizations have not only been associated with freedom but also with constraints. By taking a dialectical process perspective, we examine how creatives actually engage with constraints and how constraints thereby emerge, unfold and terminate over time. Based on ethnographic observations and interviews with popular music songwriting teams, we found that collaborators do not simply experience but also actively utilize constraints. Doing so enables songwriters to process constraints and to organize for an oscillation between stable, generative, and flexible constraint characterizations, fueling the creative process. Notwithstanding the persistent nature of some structural constraints, these findings contribute to research on organizing creativity by conceptualizing constraints as intertwined, malleable and even transformable by actors as they unfold. Thereby, the findings extend the current understanding of creativity with constraints by pointing to the crucial role of certain constraint characterizations that need to alternate procedurally between stability and fluidity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

More than ever, humanity relies on robust scientific knowledge of the world and our place within it. Unfortunately, our contemporary view of science is still suffused with outdated ideas about scientific knowledge production based on a naive kind of realism. These ideas persist among members of the public and scientists alike. They contribute to an ultra-competitive system of academic research, which sacrifices long-term productivity through an excessive obsession with short-term efficiency. Efforts to diversify this system come from a movement called democratic citizen science, which can serve as a model for scientific inquiry in general. Democratic citizen science requires an alternative theory of knowledge with a focus on the role that diversity plays in the process of discovery. Here, we present such an epistemology, based on three central philosophical pillars: perspectival realism, a naturalistic process-based epistemology, and deliberative social practices. They broaden our focus from immediate research outcomes towards cognitive and social processes which facilitate sustainable long-term productivity and scientific innovation. This marks a shift from an industrial to an ecological vision of how scientific research should be done, and how it should be assessed. At the core of this vision are research communities that are diverse, representative, and democratic.

Hui Guo,1,&ast; Hui-Jun Qi,1,&ast; Xu-Rui Li,2 Ning Xu,1 Qian Zhao,1 Zhang-Shun Shen,1 Yang-Juan Jia,1 Jian-Guo Li1 1Department of Emergency, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Practice, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jian-Guo LiDepartment of Emergency, Hebei General Hospital, No. 348 West HePing Boulevard, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86 18633012328Email lijianguo1255a@163.comObjective: To explore the effect of a template case report based on cognitive task analysis on the emergency thinking ability of resident doctors in standardized training.Methods: The doctors were split into two groups, according to the date they joined the emergency department (n = 40, each group): the observation and control groups. In the observation group, the resident doctors’ teachers in standardized training adopted the cognitive task analysis method to determine the primary links of emergency thinking, made case templates, and carried out training based on the case template report. In the control group, traditional teaching methods were used by the teachers.Results: In the observation and control groups, the scores at departure were 88.10 ± 3.88 and 75.23 ± 7.19, respectively (P < 0.05), and the student’s ability improvement rates were 92.5% and 75.0% (P < 0.01). In addition, the awareness rate of “know how to study” and “know how to work in emergency” in the observation group was 90% and 90%, respectively. The rate of doctors that considered “missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis can be reduced” was 85%, and the rate of doctors that considered “help to learn in other departments in the future” was 80%.Conclusion: Template case reports based on the cognitive task analysis for emergency thinking training can help resident doctors in standardized training improve their emergency thinking ability.Keywords: emergency thinking, case report, process thinking, semeiology, rules from the physician

Hong-ming Pan,1,* Hong-ling Li,2,* Zhang-shun Shen,2 Hui Guo,2 Qian Zhao,2 Jian-guo Li2 1Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Emergency Medicine, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jian-guo LiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Hebei General Hospital, No. 348 Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86 31185988361Email li_jian_guo3@163.comObjective: The present study aimed to explore the effectiveness of the etiology checklist and process thinking in the differential diagnosis for acute abdominal pain.Methods: A retrospective design was used to include 5,403 patients with acute abdominal pain in the Emergency Department of Hebei Provincial People’s Hospital. The patients with acute abdominal pain between July and December 2017 in whom the etiology checklist and process thinking were not implemented were selected as the traditional group. Those with acute abdominal pain between July and December 2018 in whom the etiology checklist and process thinking were implemented were selected as the process thinking group. The clinical data, such as the emergency length of stay, hospitalization expenses, hospitalization length of stay, diagnostic accuracy, and outcome, were compared between the two groups.Results: For patients at emergency level 2 and above, the average emergency length of stay was shorter in the process thinking group than in the traditional group, while the average emergency length of stay was longer for patients at emergency level 3. For hospitalized patients at emergency level 2 and above and patients at emergency level 3, those in the process thinking group had improved diagnostic accuracy, shorter average hospitalization length of stay, reduced average hospital expenses, and improved outcomes. In the comparison among six physicians, the results in the traditional group were inconsistent and statistically different in terms of the average emergency length of stay and diagnostic accuracy, while the results in the process thinking group tended to be consistent. The differences were not statistically different.Conclusion: The diagnostic model for acute abdominal pain based on the etiology checklist and process thinking could improve the diagnostic accuracy and outcomes for patients with acute abdominal pain.Keywords: acute abdominal pain, emergency diagnosis, lateral thinking, process thinking

The automotive world is on the threshold of a new era. Manufacturers are transforming themselves into suppliers of mobility services. Fundamentals for the transformation are customer processes combined with connectivity driven by the Internet of Things. Mobile payment serves as an enabler to most of these services.

In this essay, I examine how different strands of process theorizing might be applied to the phenomenon of the COVID-19 pandemic, offering different answers to the question "What is 'this' a case of?" I further argue that the question "What is this a case of?" captures the spirit of intellectual curiosity that can bridge phenomena and theory, making phenomena understandable and theories meaningful for action. For me, this is what Organization and Management Theory, seen as both a discipline within the broader field of management and as a community of scholars is and should be fundamentally about. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to describe the thought process student teachers in the filing of post-type math problem posing solution in terms of learning styles. Filing post about the type of solution posing as students to modify the conditions of interest or questions that have been completed to generate new problems. While the learning styles that students who have learning styles are visual, auditory and kinesthetic (V-A-K) This study used a qualitative approach and data collection techniques done with the learning styles test, test the submission of questions and interviews. This study used three students of University Mathematics Education FKIP Flores who have learning styles are visual, auditory and kinesthetic. The data analysis is done by step - step, namely the reduction of data, presenting data and draw conclusions. As for obtain valid research data, this study used triangulation of time. Subjects who have a visual learning style, can receive information by writing the note and asked on the matter and establish the mathematical model of any information contained on the matter. Subjects in processing information that could link the information given to the concept stored in memory that is the subject says the concept uses existing linear program and derivative material. In finding a way in solving strategies, subject to form models/equations to obtain a set tariff in order to gain the maximum profit. Subject to draw conclusions made about the same as the submission of test questions but changed the context of the information and asked different. Subjects who have auditory learning style, in receiving information by writing and calculating the net profits of each set price and subsequent counting using excel. Subject to process information that is subject may connect the information given to the concept stored in memory that is the subject says the concept uses existing linear program in calculating gains and losses.

Nowadays, the main implementation weakness of production management methods as Lean, Six Sigma or TOC lies with over focussing on particular method, so those methods are usually used solitary. Complex (i.e. process) approach is usually underestimated. This cannot be changed without changing the way of thinking within all levels of company’s management. Process thinking (lean and holistic) becomes nowadays a challenge. This article is focussing on the use of basic principles of process thinking connected with design, technology and manufacturing logistics with emphasizing the role of standardization. There are debated, based on designed preliminary survey, possible key influences of management stuff etc. to implement and aid principles of standardization as defined by DFx (Design for X).

As a part of the Strategy for modernization, customs administrations face a need for the introduction of new communication information technologies (ICTs) that builds on a long and successful European history on technology and innovation. Hence, apart from compliance of legislation that prescribes customs procedures, customs authorities face important decisions regarding design and implementation. In that context, this empirical research explores the extent to what digitalization of the Customs Administration of Serbia can improve the customs transit performances, in terms of enforcement of trading policy, without applying certain managerial tools, such as process thinking in lean innovation. The final data analysis of the research indicates that managing the organization through the functional units, rather than the processes, and without applying lean principles to the digital transformation initiative would not completely standardize the customs transit procedure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Traditional hiring methods are unstructured: data limited, emotion-based decisions that cause lower profits, project delays, avoidable costs, and legal risks. This paper defines a practical data-driven process that solves these challenges. Using this framework, hiring teams can easily organize position-specific selection criteria that align critical interviewing activities and fuels data rich hiring decision-making. This process has been deployed at small and large organizations, resulting in a data-driven process with more effective decision-making faster hiring, increased quality-of-hire, reduced costs, and lower risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

More than ever, humanity relies on robust scientific knowledge of the world and our place within it. Unfortunately, our contemporary view of science is still suffused with outdated ideas about scientific knowledge production based on a naive kind of realism. These ideas persist among members of the public and scientists alike. They contribute to an ultra-competitive system of academic research, which sacrifices long-term productivity through an excessive obsession with short-term efficiency. Efforts to diversify this system come from a movement called democratic citizen science, which can serve as a model for scientific inquiry in general. Democratic citizen science requires an alternative theory of knowledge with a focus on the role that diversity plays in the process of discovery. Here, we present such an epistemology, based on three central philosophical pillars: perspectival realism, a naturalistic process-based epistemology, and deliberative social practices. They broaden our focus from immediate research outcomes towards cognitive and social processes which facilitate sustainable long-term productivity and scientific innovation. This marks a shift from an industrial to an ecological vision of how scientific research should be done, and how it should be assessed. At the core of this vision are research communities that are diverse, representative, and democratic., Competing Interests: We declare we have no competing interests., (© 2023 The Authors.)

In this paper, we propose to approach performativity and processuality as mindsets. We suggest that researchers interested by or pursuing performative studies should recognize more explicitly the inherent processuality of performativity. After offering broad overviews on performativity and process thinking, we highlight that both mindsets rest on a similar view of reality as processual, and both share a strong commitment to qualitative empirical work. In spite of the differences that exist between the two mindsets--such as their treatment of agency, the place of socio-materiality and their approach to continuity and change--we contend that acknowledging and engaging more directly with processuality benefits performative studies, as it helps these studies to deal with some of the challenges they often face. In doing so, performative studies could refine their analyses of managerial and organizational phenomena and would also increase their contribution to our field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT Although researchers have over the years highlighted the importance of managing and supporting learning in project-based settings, it still seems to be problematic. New project management capabilities are needed, such as systems thinking, which will allow project-based organizations to better cope with learning in the organizations. This article explores how Swedish project-based organizations within an engineering and construction context manage and support learning activities today and discusses, with the support of process management literature, how an 'organizational-wide project learning process' could improve the prerequisites for learning in project-based organizations. Our findings from three project-based organizations indicate a lack of a holistic perspective on project learning. A conceptual model is proposed, with the aim of validating and promoting process thinking by introducing, for example, new roles responsible for intra- and inter-project learning, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Drawing on the current research in general leadership, we propose that a process ontology is relevant and rewarding for project leadership studies. We argue that project leadership can be studied as the ongoing social production of direction through the construction of actors' space of action, involving continuous construction and reconstruction of (1) past project activities and events; (2) positions and areas of responsibility; (3) discarded, ongoing, and future issues; and (4) intensity, rhythm, and pace. Through an ethnographic case study of an organizational change project, we show how space of action and hence the project direction are in constant flux and becoming. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The rising complexity of organization context has determined scholars and practitioners to research and develop management approaches that enable businesses to be innovative and more flexible in their operations. The paper is addressing the key intellectual challenge of the knowledge workers in terms of conceptualizing the organization work as activities and processes. In this context, the authors have reviewed the best organizational practices to develop a systematic theoretical understanding of organizational processes. The methodological framework was firstly consisted of a literature review on the fundamental concepts that can help understand and organize knowledge about any kinds of activities and processes. Secondarily, it has been performed an exploratory research with the aim to analyse different views of processes: quality management, business process management, and organization theory. It has been analysed multiple theories of the process perspective, resulting in a multi-level and multi-paradigm understanding of the organization. Emphasis was placed on differentiating among different process thinking traditions that suggested the major concerns that have created the context for today's interest in process approach. Even if there is a substantial body of knowledge and an increasing interest in process-oriented approach, the challenges are still remaining for knowledge workers as they have to conceptualize and formalize the work as processes. That's way, the authors have been trying to contribute to the understanding of the scope of process thinking by capturing different facets of the organization processes frameworks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although a traditional project model is clearly useful for laying out the patterns of relationships surrounding a project, it does not provide the temporally embedded accounts that enable us to understand how organizational learning takes place. The process thinking perspective offers a means to solving this problem. This article provides an analysis of how different processes interact dynamically in order to benefit project-based companies' organizational learning. Two findings from this study are: (1) organizational learning is a dynamic concept that emphasizes the continually changing nature of a project-based company and (2) sensemaking and negotiation of meaning are ongoing processes in project-based companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article contributes to the theorisation and understanding of the discipline of quality management as it revisits and unfolds the ideas of the quality pioneer W.A. Shewhart. It attempts to fill a gap in the current writings on the history of management thought by uncovering the major conceptual influences on Shewhart's works, in particular their link with advancements in science in the early twentieth century, as well as with process philosophy and the philosophy of pragmatism. Throughout the discussion, examples are provided of the impact of process thinking and pragmatism on Shewhart's writings. In the concluding part of the article, comments are made in relation to the relevance of the conceptual underpinnings of Shewhart's ideas for the present theory and practice of quality management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines mainstream complexity management writings, presents a radical alternative proposed by Ralph Stacey and his colleagues, explores some tensions in that alternative and analyzes Stacey's criticism on systems thinking. The paper proposes that a pragmatic sensibility is particularly useful for transferring radical insights from complexity sciences into studies of organisation change and management. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Both the evolutionary literature in economics and the competitive advantage literature in business strategy point to the importance of a firm's replication/selection mechanisms in developing and sustaining inimitable organization capabilities, competencies, competitive advantage and economic rents. This mechanism can be conceived of as a hierarchy of organization processes where primary, addedvalue processes are nested within control processes, which are nested within deployment processes, that are nested within learning processes. The evolution of this organization of processes and their complementary assets along the added- value chain within the firm and among firms is the result of the legacy of the past process-thinking skills of the firms in the added-value chain and their present thinking skills. Served and factor markets select on the dynamic effects and products of these processes and, hence, ultimately on the phenomenon that create the processes (process thinking). This selection on selection (SoS) theory is used to explain Schumpeterian "creative destruction" at a new level of analysis, extend the satisficing principle, and identify a new stream of potentially promising empirical research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]