Morgen Witzel argues that despite the relative recency of management science as an academic subject, management itself has been around since ancient times. The study traces the development of management as a discipline, examining the way this evolution impacts management practice today and in the future.
Morgen Witzel argues that despite the relative recency of management science as an academic subject, management itself has been around since ancient t...
Concurrent with the increasing complexity of the field of management, the need to re-examine the foundations from which its theories have advanced has become ever more important and useful. The Oxford Handbook of Management Theorists examines and evaluates the contributions that seminal figures, past and present, have made to the theory of management by providing in-depth, up-to-date, and detailed scholarly analysis of their ideas and influence. Chapters by leading management and management history scholars explore the origins of each thinker or school of thought and their ideas, and...
Concurrent with the increasing complexity of the field of management, the need to re-examine the foundations from which its theories have advanced has...
This is a short handbook for either perspective MBA students wanting to know more about what is involved, or students seeking to prepare themselves for the experience to come. The author offers advice on how to get the most out of an MBA programme, the instructors and fellow students. Topics covered include: how to read and prepare a case; how to work in teams; how to design a project; how to carry out a project; how to present written material; how to communicate effectively in classrooms; interaction with instructors and fellow students; how to use libraries and other resources; how to...
This is a short handbook for either perspective MBA students wanting to know more about what is involved, or students seeking to prepare themselves fo...
This text presents the life and ideas of influential people who have helped redefine the way we think about management. It covers well known and controversial figures from around the world and from the Renaissance onwards, including: Edward Cadbury, Lao Tzu, Mary Parker Follett, Machiavelli, Henry Ford, Matsushita Konosuke, Bill Gates, Cosimo dei Medici, Henry Heinz and Jack Welch. This informative guide should be of value to those with an interest in the key personalities involved in the devlopment of management as we know it today.
This text presents the life and ideas of influential people who have helped redefine the way we think about management. It covers well known and contr...
Argues that despite the relative newness of management science as an academic subject, management itself has been around since ancient times. This book traces the development of management as a discipline, examining the way this evolution impacts management practice.
Argues that despite the relative newness of management science as an academic subject, management itself has been around since ancient times. This boo...
Concurrent with the increasing complexity of the field of management, the need to re-examine the foundations from which its theories have advanced has become ever more important and useful. The Oxford Handbook of Management Theorists examines and evaluates the contributions that seminal figures, past and present, have made to the theory of management by providing in-depth, up-to-date, and detailed scholarly analysis of their ideas and influence. Chapters by leading management and management history scholars explore the origins of each thinker or school of thought and their ideas, and...
Concurrent with the increasing complexity of the field of management, the need to re-examine the foundations from which its theories have advanced has...
What is management consultancy? How has it developed? How does it affect businesses? This book answers these questions and introduces the field for those looking to develop a career as a management consultant.
Providing a thorough introduction to management consultancy, Morgen Witzel covers the topic from a range of perspectives including the field's historical development, the client's perspective, business analysis, return on investment, consulting failures, ethics and accountability and the growing importance of sustainability.
With exercises and case studies throughout, this...
What is management consultancy? How has it developed? How does it affect businesses? This book answers these questions and introduces the field for...
