Social Aspects of Organizing

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The research group, Social Aspects of Organising, investigates and analyses the interplay that shapes organisations. The group consists of scholars driven by understanding the becoming  of organisational phenomena viewed from multiple perspectives. Our primary focus is the relationship between the lived experiences of organisations and the broader organisational context. We seek to unravel how individual and collective experiences in organisations shape, and are shaped by the evolving nature of organisations. This exploration draws on dynamic and processual perspectives of organisational phenomena.

Core Themes of our research include:

1. Emergent Organisational Phenomena: This theme focuses on the notion of becoming—the continuous emergence of organisational forms and practices. We are interested in how new organisational phenomena arise, transform, and disappear within shifting paradigms, how these organisational changes are managed, and the impact of changes on organisations’ long-term health.
2. Dynamics of Practices and Processes: In this theme we investigate the elements which shape practices and processes within organisations. This includes how actions contribute to and are shaped by collective practices, rules and routines that shape organisational life.
3. Relationships and Interdependence: For this theme the understanding of how relationships and interdependence within the workplace are intertwined with identities, well-being, and productivity is central to our research
4. Meaningful Work: What makes work meaningful for professionals and stakeholders is an important theme. We explore  the relationship between identities, values, goals and ambitions, and how this plays a role for engagement and well-being at work.
5. Technology and Organisational Entanglement: The theme of entanglement is focused on how technologies, tools and artefacts shape and are shaped by organisational practices. Our research examines the evolving interplay and constitutive entanglement between technology and daily work life, focusing on how these entanglements relate to collaborative ways of working, decision-making, communication, and strategy processes.

Methodology. Our approach is interdisciplinary, integrating philosophies, theories and methods from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and organisation studies. We employ a variety of research methods, including qualitative interviews, ethnography, case studies, and quantitative data analysis, to provide comprehensive insights into the complexities of organisational life.

Impact and Outreach The insights arising from our research are published in academic journals and shared with a broader audience through workshops, seminars, and collaborations with organisational partners. Our goal is to influence both academic discourses and practical applications in organisational development.

Head of Research Group

Associate Professor Marianne Storgaard

Group members