1. “Psychic Prisons” as organization metaphor
Questions
Which other metaphor is “closest” to this? Why?
Which other metaphor is “furthest away” from this? Why?
What’s the unit of analysis here?
What Person(s) from prior readings might be better understood through this metaphor? Explain.
Focus on hidden psychoanalytic dimensions
The repressed and unconscious
The relevance of defense mechanisms

2. Holmer, “Crossing the Boundaries…”
S EC R
Meso-level Model
individual factors
Norms of interpersonal behavior
Process effectiveness
Outcomes or organization
Emotional capacity (EC); emotional intelligence
Can they be developed? How? When?
Skillful response to challenge
Self-protective, defense tendencies
“splitting,” integrity, and reality
Self-esteem