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Type Journal Article
Scope Discipline-based scholarship
Title Toward a spatial perspective: An integrative review of research on organizational space
Organization Unit
Authors
  • Tania Weinfurtner
  • David Seidl
Item Subtype Original Work
Refereed Yes
Status Published in final form
Language
  • English
Journal Title Scandinavian Journal of Management
Publisher Elsevier
Geographical Reach international
ISSN 0956-5221
Volume 35
Number 2
Page Range 101009
Date 2019
Abstract Text Although the notion of space has gained considerable attention in organisation studies, it remains vague, and the respective literature is fragmented. In this paper, we review the empirical literature on organisational space with the aim of synthesising the findings of existing research and thereby facilitating the development of cumulative knowledge in this field. We highlight three dominant concepts that define space: boundaries, distance and movement. Furthermore, we identify four major spatial themes: the distribution of positions in space, the isolation of space, the differentiation of spaces and the intersection of distinct spaces. On that basis, we develop a comprehensive research framework and propose an agenda for future research on organisations from a spatial perspective.
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Digital Object Identifier 10.1016/j.scaman.2018.02.003
Other Identification Number merlin-id:17275
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