From microbe to metaphor: virus-like problems in organizations

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Author(s)Sleesman, Dustin J.
Author(s)Cronin, Cory E.
Date Accessioned2023-08-16T14:00:02Z
Date Available2023-08-16T14:00:02Z
Publication Date2023-07-20
DescriptionThis article was originally published in Frontiers in Psychology by Frontiers Media. The version of record is available at: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1193895. © 2023 Sleesman and Cronin.
AbstractDespite the important role of problem-solving in organizations, our understanding of the fundamental nature of problems is limited. To generate insights and discussion on this topic, we introduce the metaphor of a “virus-like” problem, which is a special kind of problem that often escapes the awareness of organizational leaders. Virus-like problems differ from other problems in organizations because, just like actual viruses, they are hidden, their source is difficult to identify, and they can quickly spread to others. Integrating the public health and organizational psychology fields, we draw lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and how it was (mis) managed by public officials to offer a new perspective on problems in organizations and offer practical ideas for how leaders can address virus-like problems of their own.
SponsorThe authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.
CitationSleesman, Dustin J., and Cory E. Cronin. “From Microbe to Metaphor: Virus-like Problems in Organizations.” Frontiers in Psychology 14 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1193895.
ISSN1664-1078
URLhttps://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/33078
Languageen_US
PublisherFrontiers in Psychology
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Keywordsproblem-solving
Keywordsvirus metaphor
Keywordspublic health
Keywordsmultidisciplinary
Keywordsorganizational leadership
KeywordsCOVID-19
TitleFrom microbe to metaphor: virus-like problems in organizations
TypeArticle
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