Dr Marja Flory

Profile
Marja Flory is Assistant Professor of Management of Change at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM).
Marja’s primary research and teaching topics are change management, advisory skills, cross-cultural management and narrative methodology. She has done consulting work for large multinational companies and has mentored several international student projects at RSM. Having a BA in South American literature, she is particularly interested in Hispanic cultures.
Marja is a visiting professor at ESADE, Barcelona, where she has been involved with organizing the biennial conference on Rhetoric and Narratives in Management Research (RNMR) since 2011, and is an affiliated researcher at the Centre of Excellence in Public Safety Management (CESAM). She has published in a variety of peer-reviewed and professional journals and currently is the managing editor of the Journal of Organizational Change Management.
Marja holds an MSc in Organizational Change Management and a PhD from RSM.
Professional experience
Lecturer
Erasmus University Rotterdam
RSM - Rotterdam School of Management
Department of Organisation and Personnel Management
Publications
Key Publications (3)
- M.J. Flory, R.A. Durant, S.J. Magala, D.M. Boje & A. Downs (2017). Heather Höpfl’s Storytelling. Culture and Organization, 23 (2), 110-117. doi: 10.1080/14759551.2016.1243107
- M.J. Flory & O. Iglesias (2010). Once Upon a Time: The Role of Rhetoric and Narratives in Management Research and Practice. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 23 (2), 113-119. doi: 10.1108/09534811011031274
- M.J. Flory (2005). Management Fads: The Case of the Self-managed Team. Benchmarking-an International Journal, 12 (3), 275-282. doi: 10.1108/14635770510600384
Professional Publications (5)
- G. Jacobs, P.S. Bayerl, E.G. Brein, M.J. Flory, H.G. van de Bunt, N.E. Haas & R.S. Prins (2015). Evaluatie Politiewet 2012 in de Eenheid Oost-Nederland en landelijke thema's. (Extern rapport). : WODC
- G. Jacobs, P.S. Bayerl, E.G. Brein & M.J. Flory (2015). Keine Angst vor Evaluationen - Eine Blaupause zur Evaluation der niederländischen Polizeireform - Teil I. Die Polizei, 106 (10), 296-304.
- G. Jacobs, P.S. Bayerl, E.G. Brein & M.J. Flory (2015). Von unseren Nachbarn lernen? Eine Blaupause zur Evaluation der niederlaendischen Polizei. In R. Grieger & J. Christe-Zeyse (Eds.), Oranienburger Schriften (pp. 56-75). Fachhochschule der Polizei des Landes Brandenburg
- M.J. Flory (2014). De retoriek als lijdend instrument. In Nieuw leiderschap: naslagwerk symposium 7 maart 2014 (pp. 44-52). Breda: Avans Ondernemerscentrum
- M.J. Flory (2013). De krabbenmand is niet vrouwelijk. In Symposium vrouwelijk leiderschap (pp. 15-23). Breda: Avans Ondernemerscentrum
Scholarly Publications (22)
- G. Jacobs, E.G. Brein, M.J. Flory, G.N.G. Vanderveen & P.S. Bayerl (2018). Onderzoek ‘Een klacht is een gratis advies’ -subsidie.
- G. Jacobs, G.N.G. Vanderveen, T. Hak, M.J. Flory, T. Thuis, S. Valkeman & M. Franken (2018). Een klacht is een gratis advies. (Politiekunde, 96). Den Haag: Politie en Wetenschap/ Sdu Uitgevers [go to publisher's site]
- E. Bonet, M.J. Flory & N. Nadal-Burgues (2017). Guest Editorial. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 30 (3), 294-296. doi: 10.1108/JOCM-03-2017-0077
- A.C.C. Marques & M.J. Flory (2017). The Dance Within: A New Perspective to Tackle Sustainability Challenges. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2016 (1):12000. doi: 10.5465/AMBPP.2016.12000abstract
- M.J. Flory, R.A. Durant, S.J. Magala, D.M. Boje & A. Downs (2017). Heather Höpfl’s Storytelling. Culture and Organization, 23 (2), 110-117. doi: 10.1080/14759551.2016.1243107
- G. Jacobs, E.G. Brein, M.J. Flory, G.N.G. Vanderveen & P.S. Bayerl (2016). Onderzoeksvoorstel ‘Een klacht is een gratis advies’. Politie en Wetenschap call 2016 - 2e ronde (gehonoreerd): .
- G. Jacobs, E.G. Brein, M.J. Flory, G.N.G. Vanderveen & P.S. Bayerl (2016). Onderzoeksvoorstel 'Een klacht is een gratis advies'. Politie en Wetenschap call 2016 - 1e ronde: .
- M.J. Flory & J.P.J.M. Essers (2016). Slawomir Magala, Generalist with a Cause. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 29 (1). doi: 10.1108/JOCM-11-2015-0217
- M.J. Flory & S.J. Magala (2014). Foreword. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 27 (5). doi: 10.1108/JOCM-09-2014-0165
- S.J. Magala & M.J. Flory (2012). The Rhetoric and Narratives in Management Research. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 25 (2), 201-203. doi: 10.1108/09534811211214026
- M.J. Flory & O. Iglesias (2010). Once Upon a Time: The Role of Rhetoric and Narratives in Management Research and Practice. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 23 (2), 113-119. doi: 10.1108/09534811011031274
- R.A. Durant & M.J. Flory (2010). Greek Myth of Echo and Narcissus in Organizational Scholarship. 20th Standing Conference on Management and Organization Inquiry: Alexandria (Virginia) (2010, april 10 - 2010, april 10).
- M.J. Flory & R.A. Durant (2009). The Role of the Researcher and Reader in Storytelling. 19th Standing Conference on Management and Organization Inquiry: Orlando (2009, april 2 - 2009, april 3).
- M.J. Flory & R.A. Durant (2007). Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Dialogized Heteroglossia in Organizational Studies. In E. Bonet, B. Czarniawska, D. McCloskey & H.S. Jensen (Eds.), 2nd RNMR Conference: Management and Persuasion (pp. 77-85). Barcelona: ESADE
- M.J. Flory (2005). Management Fads: The Case of the Self-managed Team. Benchmarking-an International Journal, 12 (3), 275-282. doi: 10.1108/14635770510600384
- M.J. Flory (2004). Swan Eaten by Frog: The Merger of Air France and KLM. In C.L. Gardner, J. Biberman & A.F. Alkhafaji (Eds.), Business Research Yearbook: Global Business Perspectives (pp. 805-809). Saline: McNaughton & Gunn
- M.J. Flory (2004). Managing a Self-Managed Team. In S. Chowdhury (Ed.), Next Generation Business Handbook: New Strategies from Tomorrow's Thought Leaders (pp. 186-199). Hoboken: Wiley doi: 10.1002/9780470172223.ch12
- M.J. Flory (2002). Learning and Self-Managed Teams. 2nd Annual Conference on Innovative Research in Management: Stockholm (2002, mei 9 - 2002, mei 11).
- M.J. Flory (2002). A Social Constructionist View on Self-managed Teams. In J. Biberman & A.F. Alkhafaji (Eds.), Business Research Yearbook: Global Business Perspectives (pp. 504-508). Saline: McNaughton & Gunn
- M. Segalla, D. Rouziès & M.J. Flory (2001). Culture and Career Advancement in Europe: Promoting Team Players vs Fast Trackers. European Management Journal, 19 (1), 44-57. doi: 10.1016/S0263-2373(00)00070-0
- M.J. Flory & K. Ignatchev (1998). Intercultural Group Dynamics. 14th Annual EGOS Colloquium: Maastricht (1998, juli 9 - 1998, juli 11).
- M.J. Flory (1998). International Team Effectiveness. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 13 (3/4), 225-229. doi: 10.1108/02683949810215039
Semi Scientific Publications
- M.J. Flory & J.P.J.M. Essers (2011). Frits maakt geen vrienden. In J. Groenewegen & A. Dreimüller (Eds.), Frits van Engeldorp Gastelaars: vriendelijke vriendenboek (pp. 33-35). Zeist: A-D Druk
Doctoral Thesis
- M.J. Flory (2008, juni 6). The Never-ending Story: Narrating the Paradox of Self-management in Organizations. Erasmus University Rotterdam (183 pag.) (Rotterdam) Prom./coprom.: prof.dr. S.J. Magala, prof.dr.ing. T.W. Hardjono, Dr. Ph. van Engeldorp Gastelaars & R.A. Durant.
Recognitions
Editorial positions (3)
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Journal of Organizational Change Management
Managing Editor
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Journal of Organizational Change Management
Co-Editor Special Issue
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Journal of Organizational Change Management
Occasional Reviewer
Side positions (4)
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CESAM
Affiliated researcher
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ESADE
Visiting professor
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Conference on Rhetoric and Narratives in Management Research
Member Organizing Committee
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Conference on Rhetoric and Narratives in Management Research
Member Scientific Committee
Courses
Interim project
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2015/2016, 2014/2015
- Code: BKB0032
- Level: Bachelor 3
Strategic HRM
- Study year: 2020/2021
- Code: BM07HRM
- Level: ERIM, Exchange, IM/CEMS, Master
Foundations of Consulting
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020
- Code: BM09OCC
- ECTS: 5 Level: Master
Management van Verandering
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
- Code: BMA2103
- ECTS: 5
Wetenschapsleer
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020
- Code: BMA3001
- ECTS: 3
MV 1, Management van Verandering
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019
- Code: BMA3016
- ECTS: 6
MV 2, Majorgebonden Methodologie Seminar
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019
- Code: BMA3017
- ECTS: 2
Advisory Skills
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
- Code: BMME064
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master, Master, Master, Master
Rhetoric for managers
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019
- Code: BMME065
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master, Master, Master, Master
Cross-cultural Management
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
- Code: BMME067
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master, Master, Master, Master, Master
Motivation, Coordination, and Cognition in Enterprises
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019
- Code: BMME135
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master, Master, Master, Master
OCC Master Thesis
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
- Code: BMMTOCC
- ECTS: 16 Level: Master
Organisatie Studies
- Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
- Code: BPA1012
- ECTS: 3
Past courses
Managerial and group decision making
- Study year: 2019/2020, 2018/2019
- Code: BMME045
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master, Master, Master, Master, Master
Managing Professional Organisations
- Study year: 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
- Code: BM01OCC
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master, Master, Master, Master
Professional development I
- Study year: 2019/2020
- Code: BK1105
- Level: Bachelor 1
Professional Development I
- Study year: 2019/2020
- Code: BT1105
- Level: Bachelor 1
Studying Change
- Study year: 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
- Code: BM04OCC
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master, Master, Master, Master
Theories on Change, on Behaviour and on Differences
- Study year: 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
- Code: BM02OCC
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master, Master, Master, Master
Foundations of Consulting
- Study year: 2018/2019
- Code: BM07OCC
- ECTS: 3 Level: Master
Intervention skills
- Study year: 2018/2019, 2017/2018
- Code: BMME066
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master
Organisational Change and Consulting Research Methodology
- Study year: 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
- Code: BMRMOCC
- ECTS: 4 Level: Master
Personal Development Trajectory
- Study year: 2018/2019
- Code: BM08OCC
- ECTS: 2 Level: Master
Foundations of Consulting
- Study year: 2017/2018
- Code: BM05OCC
- ECTS: 3 Level: Master
Personal Development Trajectory
- Study year: 2017/2018
- Code: BM06OCC
- ECTS: 3 Level: Master
Foundations of consulting
- Study year: 2016/2017, 2015/2016
- Code: BM03OCC
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master
Interim Project
- Study year: 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014
- Code: BAE05
- ECTS: 5 Level: Bachelor 3
Advisory Skills
- Study year: 2014/2015, 2013/2014
- Code: RSMME059
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master
Foundations of consulting
- Study year: 2014/2015, 2013/2014
- Code: RSM04OCC
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master
Cross Cultural Management / International Case
- Study year: 2013/2014, 2011/2012
- Code: BAB23
- ECTS: 5 Level: Bachelor 2, Bachelor 2
Advisory skills
- Study year: 2012/2013, 2011/2012
- Code: BKMME50
- ECTS: 10 Level: Master
Consultancy skills
- Study year: 2011/2012
- Code: BKMME106
- ECTS: 10
Organisation theory
- Study year: 2011/2012
- Code: BPA1002
- ECTS: 3
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