Org Info Domain of Inquiry Discussion Questions

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Assessing your own understanding

  1. What is the meaning of the word 'metaphor'?
  2. Why is 'metaphor' important for study of organizations, and for the study of ICT in organizations?
  3. What does 'level of analysis' mean?
  4. How is 'metaphor' different from 'level of analysis'?
  5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a 'metaphor' to study organizations?
  6. Can you provide a succinct definition of the word 'theory'?
  7. Are 'theory' and 'metaphor' the same (in the context of studying organizations)?
  8. If organizations are viewed as 'instruments of domination' as one of Morgan's metaphors suggests, and if you 'buy into' this metaphor, how will your research agenda be affected?
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