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We cordially invite you to our caucus "The Various Meanings of Play:

Benefits, Tensions, and Different Forms of Play in Organizations"

Tuesday, Aug 9 2016

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Anaheim Convention Center, Room 304D.

Have you thought about doing research on play in organizations? This caucus is for you! The session is meant to facilitate the exchange of research ideas on play, foster new connections, initiate research collaborations, and build a scholarly community around the topic of play.

We look forward to welcoming you!

"THE VARIOUS MEANINGS OF PLAY: BENEFITS, TENSIONS, AND DIFFERENT FORMS OF PLAY IN ORGANIZATIONS

Caucus Organizers
Lyndon Garrett, University of Michigan, USA
Ulrich Leicht-Deobald, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland

Participating Distinguished Scholars

Babis Mainemelis, ALBA Graduate Business School, Greece

Ronit Kark, Bar-Ilan University

Lance Sandelands, University of Michigan, USA

The aim of this caucus is twofold: First, this caucus strives to generate a deeper understanding of the different forms and manifestations of play in organizations. Play is a fundamental aspect of human nature that, although not always recognized as such, is in fact unavoidable in organizational life. Hence, different work settings, such as a trading floor or an assembly line, may produce different manifestations of play. Second, it aims to shed light on the benefits and tensions related to integrating play and work.

Scheduled: Tuesday, Aug 9 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm at Anaheim Convention Center, Room 304D.

So if you have a late flight home on Tuesday, and you are looking for a great way to finish the conference on an energizing note, please join us for a lively discussion on play at work!

Cheers,

Lyndon and Ulrich