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Exploring the Performativity Turn in Management Studies

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  • Diedrich, Andreas

    (Gothenburg Research Institute)

  • Eriksson-Zetterquist, Ulla

    (Gothenburg Research Institute)

  • Ewertsson, Lena

    (Gothenburg Research Institute)

  • Hagberg, Johan

    (Företagsekonomiska institutionen)

  • Hallin, Anette

    (Företagsekonomiska institutionen, Stockholms universitet)

  • Lavén, Fredrik

    (Företagsekonomiska institutionen)

  • Lindberg, Kajsa

    (Företagsekonomiska institutionen)

  • Raviola, Elena

    (Gothenburg Research Institute)

  • Rindzeviciute, Egle

    (Gothenburg Research Institute)

  • Walter, Lars

    (Företagsekonomiska institutionen)

Abstract

One of the contemporary “turns” in management studies is the “performativity” turn. In this paper, we present a genealogy of the concept of performativity as it has been used in management and organization studies (MOS). Starting with the work of Austin, Bateson, Goffman and Lyotard, we move on to more recent debates surrounding the use of the concept by Butler and the STS researchers Callon, Latour and Law, as well as how their ideas have been further translated within MOS. The focus is on how the concept is defined and on the areas of study where performativity has been used. Taken together, the approach to performativity employed has implications for how the concept is understood and translated. Finally, we discuss the particular ontological position of the performative perspective, and its methodological consequences.

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  • Diedrich, Andreas & Eriksson-Zetterquist, Ulla & Ewertsson, Lena & Hagberg, Johan & Hallin, Anette & Lavén, Fredrik & Lindberg, Kajsa & Raviola, Elena & Rindzeviciute, Egle & Walter, Lars, 2013. "Exploring the Performativity Turn in Management Studies," GRI-rapport 2013:2, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg Research Institute GRI.
    • Handle: RePEc:hhb:gungri:2013_002
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    1. Idoko, Onyaglanu & MacKay, R. Bradley, 2021. "The performativity of strategic foresight tools: Horizon scanning as an activation device in strategy formation within a UK financial institution," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 162(C).
    2. Anette Hallin & Tina Karrbom‐Gustavsson & Peter Dobers, 2021. "Transition towards and of sustainability—Understanding sustainability as performative," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 30(4), pages 1948-1957, May.

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    performativity; management studies; management and organizations studies; STS;
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