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Forgiveness From The Perspectives Of Three Response Modes: Begrudgement, Pragmatism, And Transcendence

In: The Virtuous Organization Insights from Some of the World's Leading Management Thinkers

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  • David S. Bright

    (Wright State University, USA)

  • Ronald E. Fry

    (Case Western Reserve University, USA)

  • David L. Cooperrider

    (Case Western Reserve University, USA)

Abstract

This chapter explores different ways of how forgiveness is manifest in people who experience perceived offense or harm. Forgiveness is rarely considered in management research, yet it has particular relevance to the health and functioning of interpersonal connections which allow organizations to thrive. Interviews conducted in a unionized trucking company — faced with tensions, conflicts, harmful relationships, and perceived injustices — uncovered three primary responses to perceived injury and offense. One is a begrudging response, where forgiveness is an illusion. The second is a pragmatic response, where forgiveness is viewed as a necessity. The third is a transcendent response, where forgiveness is viewed as a way to help another flourish.

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  • David S. Bright & Ronald E. Fry & David L. Cooperrider, 2008. "Forgiveness From The Perspectives Of Three Response Modes: Begrudgement, Pragmatism, And Transcendence," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Charles C Manz & Kim S Cameron & Karen P Manz & Robert D Marx (ed.), The Virtuous Organization Insights from Some of the World's Leading Management Thinkers, chapter 4, pages 67-95, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789812818607_0004
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