Download the fantastic book titled The Social Construction of Rationality written by Onno Bouwmeester, available in its entirety in both PDF and EPUB formats for online reading. This page includes a concise summary, a preview of the book cover, and detailed information about "The Social Construction of Rationality", which was released on 16 March 2017. We suggest perusing the summary before initiating your download. This book is a top selection for enthusiasts of the Business & Economics genre.
Summary of The Social Construction of Rationality by Onno Bouwmeester PDF
There are many different forms of rationality. In current economic discourse the main focus is on instrumental rationality and optimizing, while organization scholars, behavioural economists and policy scientists focus more on bounded rationality and satisficing. The interplay with value rationality or expressive rationality is mainly discussed in philosophy and sociology, but never in an empirical way. This book shows that not one, but three different forms of rationality (subjective, social and instrumental) determine the final outcomes of strategic decisions executed by major organizations. Based on an argumentation analysis of six high-profile public debates, this book adds nuance to the concept of bounded rationality. The chapters show how it is socially constructed, and thus dependent on shared beliefs or knowledge, institutional context and personal interests. Three double case studies investigating the three rationalities illustrate how decision makers and stakeholders discuss the appropriateness of these rationalities for making decisions in different practice contexts. The first touches more on personal concerns, like wearing a niqab or looking at obscene art exposed in a public environment; the second investigates debates on improving the rights and position of specific minorities; and the third is based on the agreement on instrumental reasons for two kinds of investments, but the cost arguments are regarded less relevant when social norms or personal interests are violated. The Social Construction of Rationality is for those who study political economy, economic psychology and public policy, as well as economic theory and philosophy.
Detail About The Social Construction of Rationality PDF
- Author : Onno Bouwmeester
- Publisher : Routledge
- Genre : Business & Economics
- Total Pages : 204 pages
- ISBN : 1317530756
- Release Date : 16 March 2017
- PDF File Size : 47,6 Mb
- Language : English
- Rating : 4/5 from 21 reviews
Clicking on the GET BOOK button will initiate the downloading process of The Social Construction of Rationality by Onno Bouwmeester. This book is available in ePub and PDF format with a single click unlimited downloads.