Critical discourse analysis: a critical review of the ontoepistemic aspects of production in the field of brazilian administration.

Melges, Fabio; Luna, Georgiana; Costa Calarge, Tânia Cristina; Benini, Élcio Gustavo

Goal: The objective of this work was to examine the theoretical and methodological coherence of the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) application in the field of Administration in Brazil. Methodology/approach: The work was conducted through a Systematic Literature Review that searched the Scientific Periodicals Electronic Library (SPELL) database for national articles published in Administration on the topic within the last ten years. Originality/relevance: This is an unprecedented work reviewing the ontoepistemic aspects of CDA as well as an unprecedented systematic review on the topic in Brazilian Administration. Main findings: Out of the forty-three articles analyzed (final selection), thirty-one were conducted according to the critical position suggested by the CDA and were grouped into three meta-themes: coloniality, gender issues and managerialist ideology. Theoretical Contributions: The results of this study indicate a weak adherence to the CDA proposal and highlighted the need for greater attention to its ontoepistemic and sociopolitical criteria. We understand that this instrumentalization can weaken research, as well as promote the strengthening of the status quo by technologizing the discourse. Management Contribution: the reflections raised contribute to organizations (re) thinking their social practices, to promote science, eliminate inequalities and strengthen social movements and struggles.

Revista de Ciências da Administração, 2024, Vol 26, Issue 66, p1

1516-3865

Academic Journal

10.5007/2175-8077.2024.e84988