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Record 1 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Management (General)
  • Management Theory
  • Psychology (General)
CONT

A provocative statement describes what an organization aspires to be and to do to accomplish its dream. It is an ideal that guides and gives direction to decisions, actions, and results; is filled with both high ethical and moral content and practical, actionable ideas and is meant to challenge common assumptions and stretch the status quo.

OBS

provocative statement: Term used with regard to the appreciative inquiry method.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
  • Théories de la gestion
  • Psychologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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