The Theory of Logical Types: A Tool for Understanding Levels and types of Change in Organizations

Abstract

In this article, we develop a framework for clarifying constructs based on Bateson's (1972, 1979) theory of logical types and present an extended example to illustrate the use of the logical types framework. We then use the framework to (1) critically review descriptions and definitions of the types and levels of organizational change (Bartunek & Moch, 1987; Golembiewski, Billingsley, & Yeager, 1976; Miller, 1990; Senge, 1990), and (2) clarify the literature concerning organizational change.