Management Gurus: A Research Overview

ISBN-13: 9780367265007 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 126 str.

David Collins

Opis

This book provides a concise, critical expert overview of the elite group of consultants, analysts and commentators known as ‘management gurus’.Often dismissed as lacking in substance, this volume demonstrates that gurus must be taken seriously given their impact on the world of management.

Recenzje

'This succinct and to-the-point volume exemplifies the rigor insight and originality with which David Collins continues to address the Management Guru phenomenon. It is a must for researchers and students in business and management, and for the general reader.' -- Bill Cooke, Chair in Strategy, University of York Management School, UK

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. The Rise of Management’s Gurus 3. Who are the Gurus? 4. Guru Theory 5. The Guru Industry 6. Guru Speak 7. The Limits of Guru Speak 8. New Directions in Management Guru Research

O autorze

David Collins is Professor in Management and Dean of the Suffolk Business School, University of Suffolk, UK.