Abstract
Translation theory has proved to be a versatile analytical lens used by
scholars working from different traditions. On the basis of a systematic
literature review, this study adds to our understanding of the ‘translations’
of translation theory by identifying the distinguishing features of the most
common theoretical approaches to translation within the organization and
management discipline: actor-network theory, knowledge-based theory,
and Scandinavian institutionalism. Although each of these approaches
already has borne much fruit in research, the literature is diverse and
somewhat fragmented, but also overlapping. We discuss the ways in which
the three versions of translation theory may be combined and enrich each
other so as to inform future research, thereby offering a more complete
understanding of translation in and across organizational settings.
scholars working from different traditions. On the basis of a systematic
literature review, this study adds to our understanding of the ‘translations’
of translation theory by identifying the distinguishing features of the most
common theoretical approaches to translation within the organization and
management discipline: actor-network theory, knowledge-based theory,
and Scandinavian institutionalism. Although each of these approaches
already has borne much fruit in research, the literature is diverse and
somewhat fragmented, but also overlapping. We discuss the ways in which
the three versions of translation theory may be combined and enrich each
other so as to inform future research, thereby offering a more complete
understanding of translation in and across organizational settings.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Management Reviews |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 236-270 |
ISSN | 1460-8545 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |