Meaning and interpretation: insights and discourse

Nada K. Kakabadse; Peter Steane

doi:10.1108/17511341011051243

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Journal of Management History

ISSN: 1751-1348

Online from: 2006

Subject Area: Management Science/Management Studies

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Meaning and interpretation: insights and discourse

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Title:	Meaning and interpretation: insights and discourse
Author(s):	Nada K. Kakabadse, (Northampton Business School, The University of Northampton, Northampton, UK), Peter Steane, (Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia)
Citation:	Nada K. Kakabadse, Peter Steane, (2010) "Meaning and interpretation: insights and discourse", Journal of Management History, Vol. 16 Iss: 3, pp.346 - 366
Keywords:	Hermeneutics, Interpretation, Management, Meaning, Understanding
Article type:	General review
DOI:	10.1108/17511341011051243 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – The paper seeks to analyze the discourse of meaning and interpretation in the social sciences. It aims to provide a historical overview of the hermeneutics and the need for scientific as well as general understanding, and to emphasize the importance of the interpretive approach in management history. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an in-depth literature review of interpretation. Findings – Interpretative approach is a basic building block of all science and management praxis. Research limitations/implications – Literature is limited to social science. Practical implications – The paper highlights the importance of interpretation in management dialogue and praxis, vis-à-vis a sole reliance on rationalistic methods. Originality/value – The originality of the paper lies in the scope of its literature review and the broad understanding it provides for management praxis.