Action research thesisGeof Hill (abstract)
An inquiry into 'human sculpture' as a tool for use in the dramatistic approach to organisational communication
Geof Hill
Availability
The full text of the thesis is available from the University of Western Sydney library or from the author
Descriptors
action research, collaborative inquiry, dramatistic approach, organisational communication
Geographic location
Sydney (the author is in Brisbane)
Award, institution granting award, and year of award
University of Western Sydney (Social ecology)
Methodology used
Collaborative inquiry
Abstract
This inquiry introduces the process of 'Human Sculpture' as a process which enables discussion about the notion of 'script' in the organisational setting. This inquiry proposes that 'Human Sculpture' is a technique within the Dramatistic Approach.
Participants in a 'Human Sculpture' are encouraged to talk about the sculpture they have formed, and thus metaphorically to talk about themselves and their relationship with others in the organisation. The inquiry has used the post positivist inquiry methodology of collaborative inquiry over nine cycles of inquiry.
Other information
Supervision: Peter Bamford ( Univ of Newcastle, external supervisor). The internal supervisor was removed from supervision under appeal
Examiners: Peter Reason ( Bath University), Peter Willis (University of South Australia)
Examiner report: The examiner report is available for inquiry/research into higher degree thesis
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