The dark side of organizations: forensic management – an emerging theoretical perspective

Most writing about organizations assumes that everyone is sensible and rational and there is a simple and homogenous culture. The paper describes why organizations are in fact difficult to manage and why leadership is always problematical.

The article is based on a review of the literature plus experience.

The dark side of organizations needs recognizing.

Organizational members need to pay attention to unrecognized elements of organizational life.

The article exposes much of the naïve writing in management and leadership.