Organizational Image

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Abstract

Organizational image is a contested concept in interdisciplinary research, drawing upon organizational communication, corporate communication, organization, marketing, and public relations studies. As such, organizational image is seen as the impression of an organization that exists among both external stakeholders as well as organizational members themselves as “construed external images” and “desired images.” This entry discusses the relationship between organizational image and organizational identity at both the collective and individual level, and outlines current debates around the linkages between image and “reality.” It concludes by highlighting current practices and problems of image management.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe International Encyclopedia of Organizational Communication
EditorsCraig R. Scott, Laurie Lewis, James R. Barker, Joann Keyton, Timothy Kuhn, Paaige K. Turner
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISBN (Electronic) 9781118955567
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Publication series

NameThe Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication
PublisherWiley-Blackwell

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Business Administration
  • Communication Studies

Free keywords

  • image
  • image management
  • individual identity
  • organizational identity
  • reputation

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