
Management Gurus
A Research Overview
David Collins(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 9. July 2020
Book
Hardback
126 pages
978-0-367-26500-7 (ISBN)
Description
Building upon decades of research, this shortform book distils the rise of management's gurus. The author analyses the economic and political changes which facilitated the rise of this new group and offers reflections on the controversies around the development of 'guru theory' (a reasonably stable and enduring set of assumptions and associated practices).
The rise of management gurus is placed in the context of critiques that the field is empty, insubstantial and faddish. With reflections on the contours of 'the guru industry' and insights into the world of "management speak", the text highlights conceptual, methodological and empirical failings and suggests a radical reconceptualisation of the guru-as-performer.
This concise book from a global expert on the topic is essential reading for researchers of business and management as well as an insightful addition to the wider social science library.
The rise of management gurus is placed in the context of critiques that the field is empty, insubstantial and faddish. With reflections on the contours of 'the guru industry' and insights into the world of "management speak", the text highlights conceptual, methodological and empirical failings and suggests a radical reconceptualisation of the guru-as-performer.
This concise book from a global expert on the topic is essential reading for researchers of business and management as well as an insightful addition to the wider social science library.
Reviews / Votes
'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, UKMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
9 s/w Zeichnungen
9 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
312 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-26500-7 (9780367265007)
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Person
David Collins is Professor in Management and Dean of the Suffolk Business School, University of Suffolk, UK.
Content
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