scholarly journals Symbolic Convergence or Divergence? Making Sense of (the Rhetorical) Senses of a University-Wide Organizational Change

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina Ba ◽  
W. G. Will Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Private University ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Convergence Theory ◽  
Fantasy Theme Analysis ◽  
Change Initiatives ◽  
Symbolic Convergence ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Administrative Responsibilities ◽  
Fantasy Themes

This research investigates the extent to which organizational change initiatives may lead to divergent patterns of sensemaking among organizational members. Drawing on the symbolic convergence theory, we performed an in-depth fantasy theme analysis of organization members’ rhetoric around an organizational change at a private university. Our analysis uncovers six fantasy themes and two corresponding fantasy types, which lead to no rhetorical vision. The lack of cognitive convergence between change initiators and change recipients suggests the inherent incompatibility between managerial and employee fantasies around organizational change, barring the exceptions of dual-responsibility change recipients (e.g., faculty members who also assume administrative responsibilities), who tend to adopt the change initiator rhetoric. Overall, this study informs our extant knowledge of change sensemaking with novel theoretical and methodological insights and bears implications for organizational change researchers and practitioners alike.

scholarly journals Pemaknaan Lokal terhadap Teks Global Melalui Analisis Tema Fantasi

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Hapsari Dwiningtyas Sulistyani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Convergence Theory ◽  
Global Media ◽  
Fantasy Theme Analysis ◽  
Negative Perception ◽  
Fantasy Theme ◽  
Symbolic Convergence ◽  
Symbolic Convergence Theory ◽  
Disney Princesses ◽  
Fantasy Themes

Abstract: This study focuses on exploring the use of Fantasy Theme Analysis for examining local interpretation on global media texts, particularly the way in which Indonesian girls interpret Disney princesses. The main theory used in this research is Symbolic Convergence Theory in which the theory is used as a tool to analyze the chain of meanings. This research uses fantasy themes analysis as the method of analysis. The results indicate that the girls perceive the beauty images constructed by Disney as ideal. Consequently, they have negative perception to the dominant physical characteristics of Indonesian women.Keywords: beauty codes, fantasy themes analysis, feminine codes, local meaningsAbstrak: Penelitian ini fokus pada eksplorasi penggunaan analisis tema fantasi untuk melihat pemaknaan lokal terhadap produk global melalui interpretasi anak perempuan di Indonesia terhadap film putri Disney. Teori utama yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Teori Konvergensi Simbollik dengan analisis tema fantasi sebagai metode. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak perempuan menempatkan konstruksi kecantikan oleh Disney sebagai kecantikan yang ideal, sehingga mereka cenderung memiliki persepsi negatif terhadap karakteristik fisik dominan yang dimiliki oleh sebagian besar perempuan Indonesia.Kata Kunci: analisis tema fantasi, kode feminin, pemaknaan kecantikan, pemaknaan lokal

scholarly journals A Fantasy Theme Analysis of Chinese Rhetorical Vision on Xinjiang Cotton Incident

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Yanan Wu
Keyword(s):  
International Organizations ◽  
Convergence Theory ◽  
Chinese People ◽  
Fantasy Theme Analysis ◽  
Fantasy Theme ◽  
Commercial Activities ◽  
Rhetorical Vision ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Rhetorical Visions ◽  
Fantasy Themes

At the end of March 2021, some international brands and international organizations boycotted Xinjiang cotton and related products in their commercial activities, which aroused great indignation among people from all walks of life in China, and people had come forward to stand up for Xinjiang as well as Xinjiang cotton. This paper lays emphasis on the response of Chinese people to the Xinjiang cotton incident and commits to analyze what and how the fantasy themes are able to achieve with regards to the creation of rhetorical visions within contexts of symbolic convergence theory.

scholarly journals Fantasy Themes of Marine Retiree Group

Humaniora ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Virienia Puspita
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Convergence Theory ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Symbolic Convergence ◽  
The Past ◽  
Symbolic Convergence Theory ◽  
Interpretive Paradigm ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Fantasy Themes

The research applied symbolic convergence theory as the main theories, with the subjective- interpretive paradigm. Through a qualitative approach, this study was conducted by using fantasy themes analysis. The subjects of this study were members of Marines retiree who lives in Tanah Baru and Rangkapan Jaya Baru, Depok. The object of this research was the aspect of communication in the form of verbal and nonverbal symbols of Marine retiree group members in expressing their fantasy themes. Thirteen informants were chosen as the sample with purposive and snowball sampling techniques. This study aimed to find and identify the fantasy themes of Marine retiree group through elements of setting, character, and action. The results show that the story of Marine retiree group is a bridge that connects the experience of the retired members of the Marines in the events of the past with the present time.

scholarly journals Symbolic Convergence in A Social Movement: A Case of “Pengumpulan Satu Juta Ktp” by Teman Ahok

Humaniora ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 535
Author(s):  
Mia Angeline
Keyword(s):  
Social Movements ◽  
Social Movement ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Fantasy Theme Analysis ◽  
Virtual Ethnography ◽  
Symbolic Convergence ◽  
Rhetorical Vision ◽  
Fantasy Themes ◽  
Space Concept

Internet plays an important role in modern social movements. One of the modern social movements succeeded in Jakarta was initiated by Teman Ahok named "Pengumpulan Satu Juta KTP Untuk Ahok". The article was a part of a larger research about cyberurban space in a social movement. Therefore, the research question was, “how was imaginaries in cyberurban space concept in “Pengumpulan Satu Juta KTP” social movement by Teman Ahok?” This study used the qualitative method. Data were collected using virtual ethnography method, with the observation of a video posted by Teman Ahok. Data were analyzed using Bormann’s Fantasy Theme Analysis. The results of this study form in three fantasy themes that describe the comments about “Jakarta Butuh Kamu, Ayo Bergerak Sekarang” video. These themes are “goodwill has to be supported”, “I am ready to support Ahok, but how?”, and “Ahok is not fit to lead”. All these fantasy themes are in favor of “it’s difficult but it is possible” rhetorical vision. The fantasy themes have emerged, and rhetorical vision is formed that linked all the fantasy themes. It can be concluded; that symbolic convergence has taken place in the dissemination of “Jakarta Butuh Kamu, Ayo Bergerak Sekarang” video. 

scholarly journals Konvergensi Simbolik Komunitas Pageant Lovers Indonesia di Instagram

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-196
Author(s):  
Idham Imarshan
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Convergence Theory ◽  
Beauty Pageants ◽  
Symbolic Convergence ◽  
Symbolic Convergence Theory ◽  
Beauty Pageant ◽  
Rhetorical Visions ◽  
Fantasy Themes

Perkembangan dunia beauty pageant di Indonesia tidak terlepas dari peran pecinta kontes kecantikan yang dikenal dengan sebutan pageant lovers. Media sosial Instagram menjadi salah satu kanal bagi komunitas pageant lovers untuk berinteraksi dan berkomunikasi, melalui akun portal pageant. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui konvergensi simbolik komunitas pageant lovers Indonesia di Instagram berdasarkan teori konvergensi simbolik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasi terhadap caption dan kolom komentar pada unggahan akun portal pageant, serta wawancara dengan tiga narasumber dari tiga akun portal pageant berbeda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konvergensi simbolik komunitas pageant lovers muncul secara spontan dari anggotanya, dan digunakan secara luas melalui Instagram. Beberapa bentuk konvergensi simbolik yang muncul adalah mbak brownies, turun gunung, dan negara topi bundar. Dari penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa konvergensi simbolik yang terjadi dalam komunitas pageant lovers Indonesia di Instagram sesuai dengan teori konvergensi simbolik yang ada, yakni melalui proses tema fantasi, rantai fantasi, tipe fantasi, dan visi retoris. The development of beauty pageants in Indonesia cannot be separated from the role of beauty pageant contest lovers known as pageant lovers. Instagram has become one of the channels for the pageant lovers community to interact and communicate through pageant portal accounts. This study aims to understand the symbolic convergence of the Indonesian pageant lovers community on Instagram based on symbolic convergence theory. The research method used is the observation of captions and comments on pageant portal accounts and interviews with three sources from three different pageant portal accounts on Instagram. The results showed that the symbolic convergence of the pageant lovers community emerged spontaneously from its members and was widely used through Instagram. Several forms of symbolic convergence that occurred were “mbak brownies”, “turun gunung, and “negara topi bundar”. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the symbolic convergence that occurs in the Indonesian pageant lovers community on Instagram is following the existing symbolic convergence theory through the process of fantasy themes, fantasy chains, fantasy types, and rhetorical visions.

scholarly journals Cross-Campus Collaboration

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 539-539
Author(s):  
Claudia Oakes
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learners ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Private University ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Career Services ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Equity And Inclusion ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

Abstract This presentation will describe collaborative efforts on the campus of a mid-sized, private university to carry out activities consistent with the Age-Friendly University philosophy. In one program, staff from Career Services and a faculty member from the Department of Health Science coordinated with the President’s College (a continuing education program for adult learners), the Emeriti Association (a group of retired faculty members), and alumni to offer mock interviews for students preparing for graduate school. In another program, steps were taken to coordinate with the office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to address Ageism in the Workplace. The presentation will conclude with advice for identifying allies across campus and fostering support for the AFU principles.

Changes in commitment to change among leaders in home help services

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Westerberg ◽  
Susanne Tafvelin
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Change Initiatives ◽  
Commitment To Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Team Meetings ◽  
Home Help ◽  
Home Help Services ◽  
One Year ◽  
Over Time

Purpose – The purpose of the this study was to explore the development of commitment to change among leaders in the home help services during organizational change and to study this development in relation to workload and stress. During organizational change initiatives, commitment to change among leaders is important to ensure the implementation of the change. However, little is known of development of commitment of change over time. Design/methodology/approach – The study used a qualitative design with semi-structured interviews with ten leaders by the time an organizational change initiative was launched and follow-up one year later. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze the interviews. Findings – Commitment to change is not static, but seems to develop over time and during organizational change. At the first interview, leaders had a varied pattern reflecting different dimensions of commitment to change. One year later, the differences between leaders’ commitment to change was less obvious. Differences in commitment to change had no apparent relationship with workload or stress. Research limitations/implications – The data were collected from one organization, and the number of participants were small which could affect the results on workload and stress in relation to commitment to change. Practical implications – It is important to support leaders during organizational change initiatives to maintain their commitment. One way to accomplish this is to use management team meetings to monitor how leaders perceive their situation. Originality/value – Qualitative, longitudinal and leader studies on commitment to change are all unusual, and taken together, this study shows new aspects of commitment.

scholarly journals Sensemaking and identity management amidst major organizational change

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Madeline Pringle
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Identity Management ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Organizational Leaders ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Management Processes

Organizational change is inevitable and its impacts will affect all members, albeit to different degrees. These changes also bring about uncertainty, especially as it pertains to one's organization-based identities. However, when studying change and identity, organizational communication scholars have often missed studying the interplay of one's many organization-based identities and how these are made sense of and managed amidst major organizational change. This thesis employs a phronetic-iterative methodology to analyze 16 semi-structured interviews with U.S. graduate students to understand how they have made sense of and managed their organization-based (i.e., graduate student, teaching assistant/instructor, department, university) identities after the COVID-19-induced transition to fully online education in Spring 2020. Analysis of this data suggested that participants used two types of ideal self discursive resources to make sense of and manage these identities, while also experiencing their sensemaking and identity management processes in two distinct stages. Additionally, participants revealed the importance of organizational places as it pertained to making sense of this change and its impacts. With these findings, this thesis extends theoretical work surrounding sensemaking, identity, and place, especially as it pertains to organizational change and providespractical recommendations for organizational leaders in academia to assist some of their highly impacted and identity-precarious populations--graduate students.

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