Uncertainty: individual problems and public solutions

"Uncertainty is inherent in human existence and can be an opportunity or a fundamental problem for individuals and organizations. The environment of actors, individuals and organizations alike, is uncertain (Ahrne 1994), which means that we cannot predict the outcomes of actions. This is to say...

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Main Author: Aspers, Patrik 1970- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Oxford University Pres [2024]
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Summary:"Uncertainty is inherent in human existence and can be an opportunity or a fundamental problem for individuals and organizations. The environment of actors, individuals and organizations alike, is uncertain (Ahrne 1994), which means that we cannot predict the outcomes of actions. This is to say that uncertainty is a largely future-oriented problem. Uncertainty is always perceived, ultimately, by persons, and different structural positions, knowledge, confidence, and emotions may affect the way different people perceive uncertainties (Schutz and Luckmann 1989: 48). The problem of uncertainty is epistemic, caused by lack of knowledge. But though uncertainty is, on one hand a problem, it is also, on the other hand, an opportunity for profit and for a dynamic life"--
Physical Description:x, 216 Seiten Diagramme 24,3 cm
ISBN:9780197752753
0197752756

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