An excellent source for graduate students, especially in the field of human resource development, who are exploring areas for future research of a critical nature' - Adult Education Quarterly
Drawing upon a range of influential contemporary movements in the social sciences, primarily upon critical traditions, such as the Critical Theory of the Frankfurt School, this text provides a wide ranging analysis of management and its various specialisms.
The book offers critical understandings of key areas of management theory and practice such as...
An excellent source for graduate students, especially in the field of human resource development, who are exploring areas for future research of a cri...
'Alvesson and Willmott have compiled an interesting and provocative collection on the application of Critical Theory (CT) to the study of management and organization' - Management Learning
'Alvesson and Willmott have compiled an interesting and provocative collection on the application of Critical Theory (CT) to the study of management a...
Based on courses taught by the authors over many years, this innovative text is a lively and accessible analysis of people at work and the problems they have to confront. The student is introduced to a range of key themes in management such as: power and identity; consumption and bureaucracy; rational choice and meaning all through the medium of characters and situations in contemporary literature.
The clear theoretical framework, supported by footnotes, summaries and further reading guides, makes this an introduction to management the student will find useful as well as enjoyable.
Based on courses taught by the authors over many years, this innovative text is a lively and accessible analysis of people at work and the problems th...
Presents analysis of people at work and the problems they have to confront. This book introduces the student to a range of key themes in management such as: power and identity; consumption and bureaucracy; and, rational choice and meaning all through the m
Presents analysis of people at work and the problems they have to confront. This book introduces the student to a range of key themes in management su...
Key readings which complement the study of organizations and organizational theory. David Knights and Hugh Willmott's carefully chosen readings are always thought-provoking and occasionally controversial. Classic articles as well as more recent pieces are included. As a whole, this book reflects the significant shifts emerging in organization theory today and will help familiarise the student with the competing paradigms central to the study of organizations. Subjects covered include traditional topics such as leadership, strategy and human resource management, as well as emergent areas such...
Key readings which complement the study of organizations and organizational theory. David Knights and Hugh Willmott's carefully chosen readings are al...
'Critical Management Studies' or 'CMS' has emerged over the last ten years as the term to describe a diverse group of work that has adopted a critical or questioning approach to the traditional concerns of management studies. In this time, CMS has come to exert an increasing influence in Management and Management Studies, and while it has prompted fierce debate about its validity and use, there is no doubt that the rapidly growing interest in CMS has produces a vibrant and exciting body of work. Chris Grey and Hugh Willmott, leading authorities in this area have collected together eighteen...
'Critical Management Studies' or 'CMS' has emerged over the last ten years as the term to describe a diverse group of work that has adopted a critical...
Presenting a collection of more than 60 articles, this set not only offers the last word on critical management studies of the last century, but also includes a selection of more recently published work that will set the agenda in the years to come.
Presenting a collection of more than 60 articles, this set not only offers the last word on critical management studies of the last century, but also...
Over the past few decades, qualitative research in management and business has expanded rapidly. Business and management is set to become - if it is not already - the dominant field within the domain of qualitative research. It is therefore vital that students and scholars are well-informed about exemplary contributions to, methods employed by, and issues, challenges, debates faced by qualitative researchers in this field. This four-volume collection is designed to provide a set of authoritative sources capable of facilitating the development of knowledge and understanding. The collection...
Over the past few decades, qualitative research in management and business has expanded rapidly. Business and management is set to become - if it i...
Part of a series of books based on papers delivered at the annual UMIST-Aston conference, combined with specially commissioned contributions, this text examines the labour process, focusing on the white-collar/non-manual sector of the work force.
Part of a series of books based on papers delivered at the annual UMIST-Aston conference, combined with specially commissioned contributions, this tex...
