The Evolution of Management Thought (Wiley Series in Management) - Hardcover

Wren, Daniel A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471830895 ISBN 13: 9780471830894

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1987

Synopsis

This revised edition refines and expands the materials of the earlier editions by incorporating recent research findings and bringing developments up to date. It traces the evolution of management thought from its earliest days to the present, examining the backgrounds, ideas and influence of the major contributors. Outlining significant eras and analyzing various trends and movements, it clearly illustrates the impact of environmental forces on the development of ideas. New material stresses the growing internationalism of management thought, incorporating recent findings about the antecedents of industrial sociology, the Hawthorne experiments, Henri Fayol and the contribution of women.

About this title

From the Back Cover

What can the past tell you about modern management practice?

A lot more than you might think. By tracing the origin and development of modern management concepts, you can develop a more logical, coherent picture of the present state of management practice, and a deeper understanding of the analytical and conceptual tools of the trade.

The History of Management Thought, Fifth Edition, presents the unfolding story of the lives and times of major figures in the field, as well as the enduring themes and influential ideas that have helped shape management thought––from its earliest, pre–industrial beginnings to modern theories. Throughout this comprehensive history, author Daniel Wren profiles significant eras, and analyzes various trends and movements. Now updated and revised, this Fifth Edition reflects the impact of technology and changing market conditions.

Features

• Presents new sections on technology, discussing its impact on management thought.
• Covers recurring issues in business ethics, corporate governance, and corporate responsibility.
• Includes expanded explanations of developments in organizational theory and strategic management.
• Provides a solid foundation in the history of management thought in a chronological framework.

About the Author

Daniel A. Wren, Ph.D., University of Illinois, is the David Ross Boyd Professor of Management Emeritus and Curator of the Harry W. Bass Business History Collection at the University of Oklahoma. He has served as President of the Southern Management Association, as Chairman of the Management History Division of the Academy of Management, is a Fellow of the Southern Management Association, and a Fellow of the Academy of Management. He has been honored with the Merrick Foundation Award for teaching excellence and received the Distinguished Educator Award from the national Academy of Management for his contributions "as the foremost management historian of his generation." His research has appeared in numerous scholarly journals and he is the author of White Collar Hobo: The Travels of Whiting Williams (Iowa State University Press) and, with Ronald Greenwood, coauthor of Management Innovators: the people and Ideas that have shaped Modern Business (Oxford University Press).

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471830895
• ISBN 13: 9780471830894
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 626