Organizing and the process of sensemaking
Citation: Karl E. Weick, K.M. Sutcliffe, D. Obstfeld (2005) Organizing and the process of sensemaking. Organization Science (RSS)
DOI (original publisher): 10.1287/orsc.1050.0133
Semantic Scholar (metadata): 10.1287/orsc.1050.0133
Sci-Hub (fulltext): 10.1287/orsc.1050.0133
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Wikidata (metadata): Q60019037
Tagged: Sociology
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Summary
This article provides an overview of how organizational theory can engage with the concept of sensemaking: the process by which we respond to disruptions in our environment, develop some explanation for it, choose a response, and then proceed.
Theoretical and Practical Relevance
The statement of theory is clear, useful, and insightful. The ideas systematized and discussed in this article provide a useful series of considerations for explaining how people respond to change and challenging situations, as well as how organizations manage to be both stable and evolve over time.