Solutions thus involve the redistribution of power. From the symbolic perspective organizations are seen as held together by peoples beliefs. What happens in an organization is not always the most important question. The meaning of an event can be at least as important. The world which we live in is filled with uncertainty and ambiguity, therefore people interpret and give meaning to the world.
Symbols give meaning and reduce uncertainty.
People may have different views on which the problems and their possible solutions are. The book is complemented with articles that will exemplify and deepen the understanding of the four perspectives. The purpose of the lectures is to support the preparation for the exam. The purpose of the three case seminars is to further develop the understanding of the four theoretical perspectives, and the phenomena these focus on, by applying them to organizational problems presented in three case studies. Case study seminars will be devoted to discussing different possible views on, and solutions to the problems presented in the case studies.