Nov 1, 2019 · In this overview article, we contend that most theorizing and research on paradoxes has occurred at the organizational level. However, individuals and their social interactions often serve as …

In this essay, we examine three symptoms of the paradox of success as it applies to para-dox theory, namely, premature convergence on theoretical dimensions, overconfidence in dominant …

Mar 21, 2024 · Paradox theory suggests that contradictory demands, like applying current work methods while exploring new ones, should be viewed as dualities with competing and complementary …

Russell's paradox, which shows that the notion of the set of all those sets that do not contain themselves leads to a contradiction, was instrumental in the development of modern logic and set theory.

Oct 31, 2017 · We discuss the risk of paradox theory being vulnerable to the paradox of success and focus on ways to avoid narrowness in theory building.

Introduced by Smith and Lewis in 2011, Paradox Theory characterises paradoxes as perceived contradictions intrinsic to individuals, groups, organisations, and institutions. These paradoxes …

Oct 16, 2007 · Some of these contradictions are already treated as separate entries in this encyclopedia (liar paradox, Russell’s paradox); the emphasis here will be on the background problems, their …

Apr 17, 2022 · In this paper, we perform a systematic review and content analysis of the empirical literature related to paradox and sustainability, offering a useful guide for researchers who intend to …

We review the paradox literature, categorizing types and highlighting fundamental debates. We then present a dynamic equilibrium model of organizing, which depicts how cyclical responses to …

Consider the cultural, philosophical, or situational background in which a paradox arises. For example, Zen Buddhism view paradoxes as tools for transcending dualistic thought, while Western traditions …