@article{928967,
      recid = {928967},
      author = {Askeland, Harald. and Espedal, Gry. and Løvaas, Beate  Jelstad. and Sirris, Stephen.},
      title = {Understanding values work : institutional perspectives in  organizations and leadership /},
      pages = {1 online resource (xvii, 296 pages) :},
      note = {Includes index.},
      abstract = {At the core of institutional theories, 'values is a  central term and figures in most definitions; however it  remains understudied and under-explored. The editors of  this open access book identify a resurgence of interest in  the values-construct which underpins discussions of  identity, 'ethos and the purpose/nature of public and civic  welfare provision. Considering the importance of values and  values work to social, material and symbolic work in  organizations, individual chapters explore values work as  performed in organizations and by leaders. Focusing on  practices of values work, the book applies and combines  different theoretical lenses exemplified by the integration  of institutional perspectives with micro-level perspectives  and approaches. Harald Askeland is Professor of  Organization and Management at VID Specialized University,  Norway. His research interests span issues such as reform  implementation, change management, leadership roles, and  managerial work. He has edited books on leadership and  values-based leadership and published articles in both  national and international journals. Gry Espedal is  Associate Professor at VID Specialized University, and  holds a Master of Management. She researches values work in  institutions and processes of institutionalization in  organizations pressured by changing macro-contexts. She has  published articles and books within values-based  leadership, authentic leadership, values work, coaching and  solution-focused approach. Beate Jelstad Løvaas is  Associate Professor at VID Specialized University. She has  published in national and international journals. Her  current research interests include relational leadership,  meaningful work and motivation, and the role of values in  nonprofit organizations, and in the public and private  sector. Stephen Sirris is Associate Professor and Head of  the Masters programme in Values-based leadership and Centre  of Values-based Leadership and innovation at VID  Specialized University, Oslo. He has published on  leadership and organization in the third sector with an  emphasis on religious organizations, volunteers,  professionals and the role of values.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/928967},
}