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- Cambridge Handbook of Routine Dynamics
- Cambridge Handbook of Routine Dynamics
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 What Is Routine Dynamics?
- Part I Theoretical Resources for Routine Dynamics Research
- Part II Methodological Issues in Routine Dynamics Research
- Part III Themes in Routine Dynamics Research
- Chapter 15 Truces and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 16 Context, Embeddedness and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 17 Routine Interdependence
- Chapter 18 Cognition and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 19 Time, Temporality and History in Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 20 Replication and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 21 Innovation Work and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 22 Design and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 23 Algorithms and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 24 Complexity in Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 25 Bodies and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 26 Emotions and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 27 Professional Identity and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 28 Occupations, Professions and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 29 Routine Dynamics and Management Practice
- Chapter 30 Project-Based Temporary Organizing and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 31 Self-Managed Forms of Organizing and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 32 Unexpected Events and Routine Dynamics
- Part IV Related Communities of Thought
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- References
Chapter 24 - Complexity in Routine Dynamics
from Part III - Themes in Routine Dynamics Research
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 December 2021
- Cambridge Handbook of Routine Dynamics
- Cambridge Handbook of Routine Dynamics
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 What Is Routine Dynamics?
- Part I Theoretical Resources for Routine Dynamics Research
- Part II Methodological Issues in Routine Dynamics Research
- Part III Themes in Routine Dynamics Research
- Chapter 15 Truces and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 16 Context, Embeddedness and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 17 Routine Interdependence
- Chapter 18 Cognition and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 19 Time, Temporality and History in Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 20 Replication and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 21 Innovation Work and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 22 Design and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 23 Algorithms and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 24 Complexity in Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 25 Bodies and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 26 Emotions and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 27 Professional Identity and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 28 Occupations, Professions and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 29 Routine Dynamics and Management Practice
- Chapter 30 Project-Based Temporary Organizing and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 31 Self-Managed Forms of Organizing and Routine Dynamics
- Chapter 32 Unexpected Events and Routine Dynamics
- Part IV Related Communities of Thought
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- References
Summary
In this chapter, we show how different conceptualizations of routine complexity can produce different insights into the study of the dynamics of routines. Based on a selective review of the literature, we identify three different approaches to routine complexity that has been applied in empirical research: that is, complexity as (a) a perceptual characteristic of routines, (b) a function of idealized characteristics of routines, and (c) a function of enactments. Our review shows that early studies of routines have predominantly treated complexity as a perceptual phenomenon, whereas in only a few studies have complexity been conceived of as a more objective characteristic of routines. More recently, a stream of research has begun to capture the complexity of routines as an enacted phenomenon, in line with the practice-turn in routine research. We scrutinize the underlying assumptions in each of these approaches and outline the potential directions for future investigations on the complexity of routines.
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- Cambridge Handbook of Routine Dynamics , pp. 329 - 342Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021
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