Organizational memory: a theoretical and conceptual proposal

Abstract

This article presents a theoretical and conceptual proposal on organizational memory, understanding it as being a constituent source of organizational discourses. Such discourses are perceived as products and producers of a conceptual triad consisting of memory, communication and power. In this perspective, organizational memory is created as from such triad. We propose to perceive and dialogue on the affective potentialities of memory (belonging, bonds, identity), but also their more pragmatic competencies (knowledge and information), which may impact on knowledge management.