Abstract
In this article, we study one organization that played a pivotal role in the Cambodian genocide of the 1970s: the S-21 extermination center. We analyze, in particular, how processes of sociomateriality in the death camp contributed to create order and normalcy in an extreme and abnormal organization. A more nuanced view of agency ensues from this analysis, one that helps the understanding of how the creation of material spaces critically influences organizing, including the organizing of genocide.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 325-340 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Management Inquiry |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Evil organization studies
- Genocide
- Objects
- Organization
- Sociomateriality