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11. Dignity by Design: A Shift from Formalistic to Humanistic Design in Organizations

Authors : Delia Mannen, Lorissa MacAllister

Published in: Dignity and the Organization

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK

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Abstract

With this book chapter, we show how organizations may utilize humanistic design, a practice that supports humanistic management, by creating space that signals the promotion of human dignity. We discuss what a shift from formalistic to humanistic design implies for organizations and members. We situate our discussion within the healthcare sector to descriptively unpack the practical application of humanistic design, including what this application has done for the dignity of patients. Additionally, we look at how this design focus may extend beyond healthcare. Our purpose is to discuss how organizational choices pertaining to the design of physical space may support or negate the promotion of dignity.

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Metadata
Title
Dignity by Design: A Shift from Formalistic to Humanistic Design in Organizations
Authors
Delia Mannen
Lorissa MacAllister
Copyright Year
2017
Book
Dignity and the Organization

Print ISBN: 978-1-137-55561-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-137-55562-5

Copyright Year: 2017

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-55562-5_11