On Changing Organizational Cultures 
by Injecting New Ideologies: The Power 
of Stories

Wines, William A.; Hamilton, J. Brooke

doi:10.1007/s10551-008-0009-5

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“…Some discrimination in host settings may be generic to all foreign firms, but those from countries of origin with very different governance and institutions to the host country are likely to face specific barriers linked to ideological differences. The frequent highlighting of these differences by the local firms seeking protection in this case illustrates the enduring power of 'stories' to transmit values and underpin ideology (Wines and Hamilton 2009). At the same time, the Chinese firms presented their own 'stories' of entrepreneurial visionaries seeking to save the planet through free, fair and global competition.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…What interests us here, however, is how ideologies and the 'stories' which are integral parts of their transmission (Wines and Hamilton 2009) can be harnessed by certain groups within a society in a manner that serves their interests. We therefore explore ideology as a tool, strongly linked to rhetoric ''to enhance public impression (and to justify the claims and resources) of presenters and/or adherents'' (Fine and Sandstrom 1993, p. 35).…”

Section: The Role Of Ideologymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Contesting a Place in the Sun: On Ideologies in Foreign Markets and Liabilities of Origin

Kolk

Curran

2015

J Bus Ethics

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This paper explores the role of ideology in attempts to influence public policy and in business representation in the EU-China solar panel anti-dumping dispute. It exposes the dynamics of international activity by emergingeconomy multinationals, in this case from China, and their interactions in a developed-country context (the EU). Theoretically, the study also sheds light on the recent notion of 'liability of origin', in addition to the traditional concept of 'liability of foreignness' explored in international business research, in relation to firms' market and political strategies and their institutional embeddedness in home and host countries. Through a qualitative analysis of primary and secondary materials and interview data with key protagonists, we provide a detailed evolution of the case, the key actors involved and their positions, arguments and strategies. This illustrates the complexities involved in the interaction between markets and ideologies in the midst of debates regarding different forms of subsidy regimes for renewable energy, free trade versus protectionist tendencies by governments, and the economic and sustainability objectives of firms and societies. The case shows how relative newcomers to the EU market responded to overcome a direct threat to their business and became, with support from their home government, active participants in the public debate through interactions with local commercial partners and non-governmental organisations. Firms adopted relatively sophisticated strategies to reduce their liabilities vis-à-vis host-country institutions and local stakeholders, including collective action, to increase their legitimacy and reputation, and counter ideologically based attacks. We also discuss implications and limitations.

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Contesting a Place in the Sun: On Ideologies in Foreign Markets and Liabilities of Origin

Kolk

Curran

2015

J Bus Ethics

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“…However, our present focus is unique. Significant research has captured how stories are meaningful mechanisms for processes of learning (Boje 1994) and cultural change in organizations (Wines and Hamilton 2009), and outcomes such as problem solving (Orr 1996) and socialization (Weick and Roberts 2006). Research on dignity at work has drawn on stories from ethnographic accounts of how workers treat each other and are treated by the organization (Hodson 2001).…”

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Stories as Artworks: Giving Form to Felt Dignity in Connections at Work

Stephens

Kanov

2016

J Bus Ethics

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This paper is a conceptual essay rooted in two basic observations. First, felt dignity-the subjective sense people have of their own autonomy and self-worth-ultimately emerges from, and is thus most evident in the connective space between people. Second, stories are everyday works of art that afford unique insight into the subtle complexities of the socio-emotional realities of work. Building on these observations, we describe how personal stories about episodes of interpersonal connections and disconnections at work-moments in which we feel mutual appreciation and empowerment or a sense of separation and distancing from another-can help us better understand the felt experience of dignity at work. In attending to such personal stories as art, we become more attuned to their felt, aesthetic qualities, which then helps us develop a more holistic and visceral appreciation of how actors experience, make sense of, and (re-)claim felt dignity. In support of our ideas, we present a few illustrative story excerpts and briefly consider how a select few aesthetic qualities-the way the stories' elements are configured, the stories' acuity or sharpness, and their rawnessenhance the felt impact of the stories and help to remind us of their and the storytellers' intrinsic value.

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“…These climates represent both a process perspective or day-to-day climate and a strategic climate which may be focused on economic/financial goals. Culture on the other hand reflects the shared basic assumptions values and beliefs (Schein, 2004) central to an organization and socialized to newcomers inculcated to think, act, and feel based on the organization’s history and how it dealt with external adaptation and internal integration (Wines & Hamilton, 2009; Zohar & Luria, 2004). Particular types of organizational cultures lead to collective feelings of empowerment, belonging, teamwork, and commitment to the organization (Barney, 1986; Kerr & Slocum Jr., 2005; McLean, 2005).…”

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The Global Financial and Economic Crisis

MacKenzie

Garavan

Carbery

2014

Advances in Developing Human Resources

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The Problem The Global Financial and Economic Crisis1 starting in 2007 and its resultant impact has called into question the contribution of Human Resource Development (HRD) strategies and practices to the crisis. With its primary focus on the development of human resources, it could be argued that HRD aligned itself too closely with the strategic goals of organizations, often times profit centric, and failed to provide leaders with the skills, knowledge, and values required to question the decisions made by organizations in the pursuit of profit goals and the development of a culture of risk taking. The Solution Utilizing Cognitive Appraisal Theory (CAT), this article draws on the official reports and public inquiry hearings in the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland into the financial crisis and finds that HRD strategies, practices, and processes are factors which may have contributed to a culture of excessive risk taking and ineffective decision making. We outline the implications for HRD theory and practice. The Stakeholders The research findings inform a multiplicity of stakeholders including organizational behaviorists, social psychologists, government bodies, educational organizations, and scholars researching strategic HRD in organizations.

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On Changing Organizational Cultures by Injecting New Ideologies: The Power of Stories

Abstract: corporate culture changes, stories as DNA, values, ideologies, new vocabularies, new narratives, mythic stories,

Cited by 27 publications

References 9 publications

Contesting a Place in the Sun: On Ideologies in Foreign Markets and Liabilities of Origin

Contesting a Place in the Sun: On Ideologies in Foreign Markets and Liabilities of Origin

Stories as Artworks: Giving Form to Felt Dignity in Connections at Work

The Global Financial and Economic Crisis

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