We propose that the EGOS 2006 general theme be devoted to studying how different forms of organizing interact in shaping contemporary society and how society shapes organizing in turn. The research implications are far reaching, involving all traditions of the social sciences and the humanities.

Organizations often get locked in specific ways of seeing and doing things. Sometimes, they even get trapped. Such lock-ins occur at different levels ranging form the individual, group, departmental, alliance, regional, industrial and societal level. They can also be found in different types...