Organizational Wrongdoing as the "Foundational" Grand Challenge: Definitions and Antecedents

Organizational wrongdoing is a significant topic that deserves to be closely monitored and examined. This first instalment in a double volume of Research in the Sociology of Organizations consolidates and extends knowledge of this important subject, highlighting potential directions for future research. Chapters explore the definitions and antecedents of organizational wrongdoing, the role of social control agents, the mechanisms and processes through which instances of wrongdoing turn into a scandal, and the antecedents of organizational wrongdoing that have received increasing attention in recent years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 24 July 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Media coverage frequently showcases instances of organizations engaging in unethical or illegal behavior, highlighting the potential for such actions to impact and even damage established institutions. Given the significant consequences of organizational wrongdoing, it is essential to closely monitor and examine these issues in greater detail. This first installment in a double volume of Research in the Sociology of Organizations aims to consolidate and extend knowledge on this important topic, while also highlighting potential directions for future research.

The book explores the definitions and antecedents of organizational wrongdoing, delving into the role of social control agents in distinguishing between rightful and wrongful behavior. It examines the mechanisms and processes that lead to instances of wrongdoing becoming scandals and considers the antecedents of organizational wrongdoing that have gained increasing attention in academic research in recent years, yet warrant further analysis.

Taken individually, as well as together, the two volumes that comprise Organizational Wrongdoing as the "Foundational" Grand Challenge serve as a valuable resource for scholars interested in understanding the latest developments and exciting new directions in the study of organizational wrongdoing. By examining these issues in depth, researchers can contribute to a better understanding of the complex dynamics and challenges that organizations face in today's world.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 159 x 238 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837532797