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Critical Psychology and Organizations: The Case of the United Nations

Author : Olivier Serrat

Published in: Leading Solutions

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

With attention to cultural dynamics, diversity, power, and privilege, this précis investigates the contribution of critical psychology to organizational performance. The précis flags the case of the United Nations system, especially the General Assembly, to identify key challenges in the twenty-first century and consider how it might advance social justice and well-being.

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Title: Critical Psychology and Organizations: The Case of the United Nations
Author: Olivier Serrat
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Book: Leading Solutions
Print ISBN: 978-981-336-484-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-336-485-1

Copyright Year: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6485-1_31