An introduction to the philosophy of management

Author(s)

• Griseri, Paul

Bibliographic Information

An introduction to the philosophy of management

Paul Griseri

SAGE, 2013

• : pbk

Note

Includes indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

What and who is business for? What exactly is work and how can we distinguish it from other activity? Do businesses operate along different ethical lines from individuals? This clear and accessible text introduces key philosophical concepts and ideas and applies them to fundamental issues in management and organizations. Written for business and management students with no previous knowledge of philosophy, this text will lead readers to question the basic assumptions widely made about business and management. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Management is packed with case studies and examples which provoke thought and discussion. Coverage includes crucial topics such as business ethics, culture and leadership. Key features: - Boxed definitions of key concepts - Real life case studies and examples - Questions for Reflection - Further reading This text is essential reading for any business and management student wanting to think creatively.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION PART ONE: THE 'WHAT' OF MANAGEMENT What Are Organisations? Workers and Work Leading in Organisations PART TWO: THINKING AND KNOWING ABOUT MANAGEMENT Questioning Our Knowledge about Management Knowledge in Management - Some Answers Contexts of Knowledge in Organisations PART THREE: WHAT TO DO? MAKING DECISIONS AND ACTING ETHICALLY IN MANAGEMENT Individual and Organisational Action Theories of Business Ethics Business and Society CONCLUSION

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Details

• NCID: BB12503575
• ISBN:
  • 9781446246979
  • 9781446246962
• LCCN: 2012944646
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: 164 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Management -- Philosophy