The Material and Visual Turn in Organization Theory:Objectifying and (Re)acting to Novel Ideas

Key Points

• Organization theory increasingly recognizes the role of visualization in shaping ideas.
• The materiality of objects influences organizational dynamics and decision-making processes.
• Insights are drawn from the objectification of concepts that can drive innovation in organizations.
• This special issue emphasizes the interplay between material objects and visual interpretations, suggesting new directions for future research.