Eric Abrahamson explores the creation, spread, and rejection of innovative management techniques, examining their impact on organizations and employees. He is particularly recognized for his work on fads and fashions in management approaches. His research delves into how organizations and their people manage change, and more recently, he has investigated the benefits found within moderately messy systems. Abrahamson popularizes these insights through his writings, demonstrating how seemingly disordered situations and environments can lead to more effective functioning.
Die Autoren zeigen, dass übermäßige Ordnung in Alltag und Arbeit oft mehr kostet als sie nützt. Durch Beispiele aus verschiedenen Bereichen belegen sie, dass Mut zur Unordnung zu mehr Effizienz, Kreativität und Erfolg führen kann. Ordnung kann Zeit, Energie und Geld verschwenden.