Wk3 - Frameworks of Change/Metaphors Flashcards
1
Q
Explain what a metaphor is?
A
transforms information from an unfamiliar to a familiar domain
2
Q
What value does a metaphor provide?
A
takes the abstract and makes it concrete
3
Q
What are the three theses relating to the value of metaphors?
A
- vividness thesis
- compactness thesis
- inexpressibility thesis
4
Q
What four points does the skilled use of metaphors create?
A
- elicits a visual image
- draws on common experience
- provides license to identify negative aspects
- generative
5
Q
What are seven of the main functions of metaphors?
A
- unfreezing
- diagnosis
- intervention
- institutionalisation
- educational
- communicative device
- uses common parlance
6
Q
What are four types of organisational metaphors?
A
- live metaphors
- dead metaphors
- dormant metaphors
- root metaphors of organisation
7
Q
What are five situations where use of metaphors are valuable?
A
- to discuss and challenge existing assumptions
- helpful to identify key players and roles
- useful when choosing the scale of change
- help when choosing type of intervention
- useful to evaluate outcomes
8
Q
Overall, what are the benefits of metaphors in an organisational context?
A
- identify underlying attitudes - positive or negative
- discuss and challenge existing assumptions in less confrontational way
- provide direction in terms of appropriate action
- prepare and align people for change
