Holding patterns : a psychodynamic review of the death instinct in organizational change behavior

Adrian Carr, Cheryl A. Lapp

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Detachment from idealized truths creates separation anxiety and erodes self-concept to such a degree that feelings of identity dissolution or morality and death are aroused and self-fulfilling prophecies of only negative change consequences surface. Morality and death frame life itself, yet this 'frame' is hidden in our unconscious. However, when allowed to emerge, it becomes a significant influence upon workplace behavior because during organizational change, the inability to sustain holding of our worldviews can invoke death instinct manifestations that are generally harmful to the self and others.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 34th Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute
    PublisherWestern Decision Sciences Institute
    Number of pages4
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    EventWestern Decision Sciences Institute. Meeting -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2005 → …

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    ISSN (Print)1098-2248

    Conference

    ConferenceWestern Decision Sciences Institute. Meeting
    Period1/01/05 → …

    Keywords

    • organizational change
    • death instinct
    • psychology, industrial
    • organizational behavior

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