The 20th century, in particular the last four decades, has witnessed the explosion of management as a discrete university discipline which is taught in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This has coincided with a growth in general interest in management strategies. However, despite this burgeoning of writings, courses and general interest, there is no comprehensive collection of the critical assessments of writings about either contemporary management thinkers or the great figures of the field. Pioneers of Business and Management Studies, aims to be a major reference work for the...
The 20th century, in particular the last four decades, has witnessed the explosion of management as a discrete university discipline which is taught i...
For more than seventy years, the teachings and writings of Joseph M. Juran have had a profound impact on the quality of the products we buy and use everyday.
His pioneering work in 'quality' is heralded all around the world, and his ideas on total quality management centre upon the role of employees, their involvement and empowerment.
This collection gathers together key material to enable students and researchers to explore the impact of Juran's ideas. The set includes a new introduction and an extensive annotated bibliography, making this an invaluable research resource...
For more than seventy years, the teachings and writings of Joseph M. Juran have had a profound impact on the quality of the products we buy and use...