When people perform an organized action sequence and are interrupted, they try to make sense of it. The longer they search, the higher the arousal, and the stronger the emotion. If the interruption slows the accomplishment of an organized sequence, people are likely to experience anger. If the interruption has accelerated accomplishment, then they are likely to experience pleasure. If people find that the interruption can be circumvented, they experience relief. If they find that the interruption has thwarted a higher level plan, then anger is likely to turn into rage, and if they find that the interruption has thwarted a minor behavioural sequence, they are likely to feel irritated.


p. 48-49, as cited in: Magala, Slawomir J. "Book Review Essay: Karl E. Weick: Sensemaking in Organizations 1995, London: Sage. 231 pages.," Organization studies 18.2 (1997): p. 324. - Sensemaking in Organizations, 1995

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When people perform an organized action sequence and are interrupted, they try to make sense of it. The longer they search, the higher the arousal,...

When people perform an organized action sequence and are interrupted, they try to make sense of it. The longer they search, the higher the arousal,...

When people perform an organized action sequence and are interrupted, they try to make sense of it. The longer they search, the higher the arousal,...

When people perform an organized action sequence and are interrupted, they try to make sense of it. The longer they search, the higher the arousal,...