This Handbook systematically explores the characteristics of understanding, applying, and developing organizational and managerial wisdom.

Table of Contents

• Foreword - Karl E. Weick
• Introduction: Understanding, Applying, and Developing Organizational and Managerial Wisdom - Eric H. Kessler, James R. Bailey
• PART I: Logic
• 1. Individual Logic—Wisdom in Organizations: A Balance Theory Analysis - Jennifer Jordan, Robert J. Sternberg
• 2. Interpersonal Logic—Team Wisdom: Definition, Dynamics, and Applications - Tjai M. Nielsen, Amy C. Edmondson, Eric Sundstrom
• 3. Organizational Logic—Institutionalizing Wisdom in Organizations - Paul R. Lawrence
• 4. Strategic Logic—Toward a Wisdom-Based Approach to Strategic Management - Paul E. Bierly, III, Robert W. Kolodinsky
• PART II: Ethics
• 5. Individual Ethics—the Virtue of Prudence - Jean M. Bartunek, Jordi Trullen
• 6. Interpersonal Ethics—the Wise Negotiator - Roy J. Lewicki
• 7. Organizational Ethics—Acting Wisely While Facing Ethical Dilemmas in Leadership - Jay Conger, Robert Hooijberg
• 8. Strategic Ethics—Strategy, Wisdom, and Stakeholder Theory: A Pragmatic and Entrepreneurial View of Stakeholder Strategy - R. Edward Freeman, Laura Dunham, John McVea
• PART III: Aesthetics
• 9. Individual Aesthetics—Self-Interest - Russell Cropanzano, Jordan Stein, Barry M. Goldman
• 10. Interpersonal Aesthetics—Emotional and Social Intelligence Competencies are Wisdom in Practice - Richard E. Boyatzis
• 11. Organizational Aesthetics—Aesthetics and Wisdom in the Practice of Organization Development - W. Warner Burke
• 12. Strategic Aesthetics—Wisdom and Human Resource Management - Angelo S. DeNisi, Carrie A. Belsito
• PART IV: Epistemology
• 13. Individual Epistemology—Interpretive Wisdom - Dennis A. Gioia
• 14. Interpersonal Epistemology—Wisdom, Culture, and Organizations - P. Christopher Earley, Lynn R. Offermann
• 15. Organizational Epistemology—Interpersonal Relations in Organizations and the Emergence of Wisdom - Peter B. Vaill
• 16. Strategic Epistemology—Innovation and Organizational Wisdom - Arnoud De Meyer
• PART V: Metaphysics
• 17. Individual Metaphysics—the Getting of Wisdom: Self-Conduct, Personal Identity, and Wisdom Across the Life Span - Nigel Nicholson
• 18. Interpersonal Metaphysics—“We Live in a Political World”: The Paradox of Managerial Wisdom - Tyrone S. Pitsis, Stewart R. Clegg
• 19. Organizational Metaphysics—Global Wisdom and the Audacity of Hope - Nancy J. Adler
• 20. Strategic Metaphysics—Can Wisdom Be Taught? - Cynthia V. Fukami
• PART VI: Synthesizing Commentary
• 21. Wisdom: Objectivism as the Proper Philosophy for Living on Earth - Edwin A. Locke
• 22. Wisdom as Learned Ignorance: Integrating East-West Perspectives - Robert Chia, Robin Holt
• About the Editors
• About the Contributors