Karl E. Weick

Karl E. Weick
Born (1936-10-31) October 31, 1936
EducationWittenberg College
Ohio State University
Known forloose coupling
sensemaking
Scientific career
InstitutionsPurdue University
University of Minnesota
Cornell University
University of Texas at Austin
University of Michigan
Doctoral advisorDouglas P. Crowne
Milton J. Rosenberg

Karl Emmanuel Weick (born October 31, 1936) is an American organizational theorist who introduced the concepts of "loose coupling", "mindfulness", and "sensemaking" into organizational studies. He is the Rensis Likert Distinguished University Professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.