Voice and Silence in Organizations

Are employees encouraged to speak up or to pipe down? Do they share ideas openly or do they remain silent in ways that are hurtful to individuals and harmful to the functioning of their organizations? This collection of 12 essays addresses these and related issues from a variety of scholarly perspectives. Among the most fundamental decisions made by people in the workplace involves whether or not to express their ideas and concerns-or even if it is possible to do so. Are employees encouraged to speak up or to pipe down? Do they share ideas openly or do they remain silent in ways that are hurtful to individuals and harmful to the functioning of their organizations? Moving beyond the extreme actions of whistle-blowers, questions about having voice (can I speak?), exercising voice (do I speak?), the content of voice (what do I say?), and presumed reactions to voice (how will others respond to what I say?) are ubiquitous ones that frame the everyday behavior of people in organizations. "Voice and Silence in Organizations" is a collection of 12 original essays that address these and related issues from a wide variety of scholarly perspectives. This work comprises of chapters by highly regarded psychologists, sociologists and management scholars from around the world offer new conceptual insights and empirical findings that promise to become valuable contributions to this burgeoning area. As the first book of its kind on this topic, Voice and Silence in Organizations is poised to become a classic.

Feminism goes beyond advocating for women's rights and examines all aspects of life to identify oppressive elements. It recognizes women as a social category and aims for liberation, making it a political concept. Feminist literature reflects these values and includes any written piece that centers on the fight for women's equality. Throughout history, feminists have used diverse methods to express their perspectives. It is worth noting that men have also contributed to understanding women's wants and needs by exploring their thoughts and emotions. Upon close examination, it is clear that the slight variations present in feminist literature do not necessarily suggest that only women authored them. This suggests that being a feminist writer is not solely tied to gender. This book explores how male and female writers can be considered feminist authors.