Abstract. The emergent movement of positive psychology has grown exponentially since it startedin... more Abstract. The emergent movement of positive psychology has grown exponentially since it startedin the beginning of the Millennium. It goal is to scientifically study positive emotions, positive character and positive institutions. At the same time, social and human sciences have witnessed thedevelopment and consolidation of innovative practices coming from other theoretical backgrounds,such as Appreciative Inquiry, supported in social constructionm, devoted to positive change througha systemic and communicational perspective of organizations. The value of such a positive approachto organizations and workplaces has come to be acknowledged and is deepening and surrounded bynew theories and research, what has brought a new language and new concepts such as PositiveOrganizational Scholarship, Positive Organizational Behavior, and the positive management of psychological capital. This article presents the models of positive psychology and appreciativeinquiry, and reviews its recent devel...
Na sociedade contemporânea verificamos uma crescente complexidade que exige da parte das organiza... more Na sociedade contemporânea verificamos uma crescente complexidade que exige da parte das organizacoes respostas rapidas e adaptacoes constantes. Procura-se conseguir a melhor oferta num mercado cada vez mais competitivo, com a maior rapidez, melhor qualidade, inovacao e a menor custo. Cada organizacao reflecte a complexidade do meio, diferenciando-se e complexificando-se a cada momento, embora muitas vezes estabelecidas em estruturas solidas e em pirâmide em que as ordens vao do topo para a base e a informacao e passada na direccao oposta, onde os empregados competem para serem promovidos e ha fronteiras firmes que separam as organizacoes do mundo la fora (Anderson; Cooperrider; Gergen,k; Gergen,M; McNamee, Watkins & Whitney; 2008). Os colaboradores destas organizacoes especializam-se e procuram superar as expectativas, numa corrida rumo ao podio da competitividade. Aqueles que consideram estar aptos para a luta de sobrevivencia organizacional entram numa escalada de competicao, lev...
Abstract. The emergent movement of positive psychology has grown exponentially since it startedin... more Abstract. The emergent movement of positive psychology has grown exponentially since it startedin the beginning of the Millennium. It goal is to scientifically study positive emotions, positive character and positive institutions. At the same time, social and human sciences have witnessed thedevelopment and consolidation of innovative practices coming from other theoretical backgrounds,such as Appreciative Inquiry, supported in social constructionm, devoted to positive change througha systemic and communicational perspective of organizations. The value of such a positive approachto organizations and workplaces has come to be acknowledged and is deepening and surrounded bynew theories and research, what has brought a new language and new concepts such as PositiveOrganizational Scholarship, Positive Organizational Behavior, and the positive management of psychological capital. This article presents the models of positive psychology and appreciativeinquiry, and reviews its recent devel...
Na sociedade contemporânea verificamos uma crescente complexidade que exige da parte das organiza... more Na sociedade contemporânea verificamos uma crescente complexidade que exige da parte das organizacoes respostas rapidas e adaptacoes constantes. Procura-se conseguir a melhor oferta num mercado cada vez mais competitivo, com a maior rapidez, melhor qualidade, inovacao e a menor custo. Cada organizacao reflecte a complexidade do meio, diferenciando-se e complexificando-se a cada momento, embora muitas vezes estabelecidas em estruturas solidas e em pirâmide em que as ordens vao do topo para a base e a informacao e passada na direccao oposta, onde os empregados competem para serem promovidos e ha fronteiras firmes que separam as organizacoes do mundo la fora (Anderson; Cooperrider; Gergen,k; Gergen,M; McNamee, Watkins & Whitney; 2008). Os colaboradores destas organizacoes especializam-se e procuram superar as expectativas, numa corrida rumo ao podio da competitividade. Aqueles que consideram estar aptos para a luta de sobrevivencia organizacional entram numa escalada de competicao, lev...
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