Table of contents
The philosophy of action science
Patrick RiordanDescribes how there are unsolved problems within the philosophy ofthe social sciences, which cannot provide a coherent account of a styleof science which is based on either…
Process consultation, action research and clinical inquiry: are they the same?
Edgar H. ScheinClarifies a confusion existing in the field of consultation andorganization development between formal research and data‐driven inquiryon the one hand and clinical research and…
Action science and organizational learning
Chris ArgyrisDescribes how individuals hold theories which govern their actionsand how these theories unintentionally create organizational defensiveroutines and inhibit learning. Presents an…
Dialogue with the client system: use of the “working note” in organizational consultancy
Eric MillerReflects how relatively little has been written about the“working note” as a tool of consultants involved inorganizational change. Shows how such notes are used to feed…
Joint action learning: a collective collaborative paradigm for the management of change in unionized organizations
John McAdamOutlines the building of an action science paradigm which seeks tosynergize essential elements from within the disciplines of learning,action learning, problem solving, quality of…
Self‐assessment and benchmarking product development in five Irish firms
Paul Coughlan, Emer BradyDemonstrates the development of action research skills in aparticular area of organizational life: improving the management of theproduct development process. Describes product…
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- Professor Carrie Bulger