'Work hard, play hard': An analysis of organizational cliche in two accountancy practices

被引：77
作者：
Anderson-Gough, F
Grey, C
Robson, K
机构：
[1] UMIST, Manchester Sch Management, Manchester M60 1QD, Lancs, England
[2] Univ Leeds, Sch Business, Leeds LS2 9JT, W Yorkshire, England
来源：
ORGANIZATION | 1998年 / 5卷 / 04期
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D O I：
10.1177/135050849854007
中图分类号：
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号：
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要：
In this paper we explore one specific aspect of the way language is used in organizations-the use of cliche and slogans by organizational members. Drawing upon a 12-month qualitative study of two international accountancy practices (Firm A' and 'Firm B') we examine different instances of cliche in the discourse of their organizational actors. The cliche's are seen to operate in several complex ways, but at a general level are understood to be intimately linked to the accomplishment of control within professional organizations.
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