International Journal of Social Science and Business (IJSSB)

This paper is based on the assumption that finance is indeed something to talk about, for every participant in an organisation. Most of the organisations known to us expect and demand that actions are qualified and decisions are made with due consideration of their financial contexts. This requires the availability of a language of finance, overall financial and business acumen and knowledge of the rules of the (language)game in the particular organisational context. Presumably a clearer general understanding (of the business) and a more obvious connection with daily activities, processes and priorities might contribute to enhancing effectiveness and optimising work routines. Staff must be given the opportunity and be equipped to participate actively in the game. Based on the study we conclude that when speaking about finance and if allocation or more resources to this area is seen as important, then communication and language are quite central aspects, including management acknowledging narratives as a way to compress the (a) greater picture and create meaning in the fragmented reality and environment.