Understanding Identity and Organizations

′As it elicited many thought provoking moments, before I was halfway through this book I had recommened it to a Masters degree student writing their dissertation (they reported it was fascinating) and used a variety of concepts in sessions (e.g organisational culture / leadership) facilitated in my role as a Staff Development Adviser...I would have no hesitation in endorsing this lively yet solid text to FE and HE students′
John Trantom
Action Learning: Research & Practice

′Identity is an extremely popular, but frequently misunderstood and misrepresented, concept in organization studies. This fantastic book is a much needed and timely antidote to this problem. It provides a thoughtful, accessible and thorough treatment of the phenomenon. It is an absolute "must read" for anyone who professes to be interested in studying or researching identity and organization′s
Professor Cliff Oswick
Professor in Organization Theory, Head of the Faculty of Management, Cass Business School, City University

′Organizations are not just places we go to make money, but places where we make ourselves too. This helpful book explores the ways in which identities are worked upon, and show how many of our ideas about "who we are" emerge from our lives at work′
Professor Martin Parker
Warwick Business School

′I am impressed by this accessible and thoroughly scholarly text. It introduces students to highly complex theoretical ideas in a way that is immediately relevant to everyday organizational life. I look forward to teaching with this book′
Professor Samantha Warren
University of Essex

′Understanding Identity and Organizations maps the territory laid out by identity research as it applies to organizations and points to new areas of interest and concern. An essential guide for those entering the field of organizational identity studies as well as providing an overview of the field for seasoned identity researchers′
Mary Jo Hatch
Professor Emerita of Banking and Commerce, University of Virginia

′Understanding Identity and Organization gives us for the first time a complete and sophisticated overview of the key topics and debates around identity at work. In a lively, accessible and always scholarly fashion, the authors have captured the fundamental importance of this often neglected aspect of employment. It is essential reading for anyone studying organizations today′
Professor Peter Fleming
Queen Mary College, University of London

Nice and well-written text. Not 100% relevant to my module. -- Dr Alexandros Psychogios * drupal *
Will be adopted as supplemental reading for the new second year marketing course being launched next year -- Dr Andrew Whalley * drupal *
This text gives new insight into the nature of organisational identity. It brings together in a very interesting way the many ways of thinking about organisations. The powerful impact of organisational culture on the members is very well explained. -- Dr David Lawlor * drupal *
Will add it as recommended reading to MBA Class -- Dr Lars Strannegard * drupal *
Excellent and thorough analysis of key aspects of identity theory in general and perspective on identity in particular. -- Dr SEAMUS KELLY * drupal *
A brilliant book that focuses on issues relating to identity within an organisational context. Well written and extremely informative! -- Mr Amer Shehzad * drupal *
A brilliant book that focuses on issues relating to identity. Well written and extremely informative! -- Mr Amer Shehzad * drupal *
This is a brilliant book. One of the best I have read. -- Mr Harry Miller * drupal *
Is is too much detailed on specify subjects for our aims.
It is very well written and rich in its perspectives. -- Mr Jouke Post * drupal *
Fantastic book, but lacks some aspects I need in teaching. -- Mr Mikko Saastamoinen * drupal *
Very interesting and accessible. Covers all the main areas well with up to date literature. Good for undergraduates -- Ms Jacqueline O' Toole * drupal *
This is a fantastic book, offering a comprehensive overview of identity and organizations. A pleasure to read, with effective signposting to other sources. The book covers the key thinkers, issues and concepts and, unlike some texts, it looks to the future directions of this field. -- Ms Victoria Pagan * drupal *
This is a very strong book to support the significant topic of identity in the wider subject of organisaitonal behaviour. Very useful for assigned essay work and student research in this area. -- Pauric O'Rourke * drupal *
This is an essential book for making sense of the theme of identity in organizations, the key issues, dimensions and approaches, as well as how to do research on it. It is essencial for a global overview at undergraduate level, and for more detailed explorations at masters level. -- Professor Manuel Graca * drupal *