Dynamic stability: Unfolding dynamics of vicious cycles in a design firm

Paradoxes generate tensions and contradictions in organizations. In this paper, we contribute to the paradox literature by developing a complex systems approach how organizational members experience generated strategic intent paradox. Specifically, focus on unfolding dynamics of vicious cycles experienced organizations dealing with Drawing case study design firm, demonstrate cycle forms through feedback loops develops dynamic stability over time. On basis our findings, develop micro-level understanding cycles, which incorporates defence mechanisms at staff senior management levels. Our main contribution is theoretical model cycles. shows importance (1) that underpin (2) circular causality, reinforcing micro-mechanisms theorizing