Rethinking Management
Confronting the Roots and Consequences of Current Theory and Practice
Published on 31. January 2017
Book
Hardback
XXI, 274 pages
978-3-319-41901-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book challenges the roots and elements of the existing dominant paradigm of management, which can legitimize artless practices and result in dysfunction, and proposes an alternative based on a different understanding of human nature and social and economic life. This paradigm is designed to bring about the conception of organizations as wholes rather than assemblies of disembodied fragments, with managers as facilitators of the work of others and shapers of culture, with a clear sense of purpose and a moral compass. Such a paradigm would result in a practice of management that is more competent, more purposeful, and more ethical, based on a more accurate and complete comprehension of reality.
This book sets forth a more optimistic understanding of human nature and collective life, and the hope that we can be and do better. It is a major contribution to the field of management and will benefit academics, managers, and consultants working in the fields of organizational development and strategic change.
This book sets forth a more optimistic understanding of human nature and collective life, and the hope that we can be and do better. It is a major contribution to the field of management and will benefit academics, managers, and consultants working in the fields of organizational development and strategic change.
Reviews / Votes
"This ambitious book sets out to challenge the dominant model of management that has evolved over the past century and makes a cogent case for a new paradigm of management, embracing new principles to guide a more purposeful, innovative and empowering organisational environment to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Drawing widely on management theory and practice as well as foundational disciplines, the authors create a new framework for action that will inspire all who seek to lead or be a part of a transformed, more human and ethical endeavour - an organisation capable of realizing the potential of individuals and being adaptive, innovative, fit for purpose and high performing. A thought provoking must read for management teachers and practitioners alike." (Dame Lynne Brindley, Master, Pembroke College, University of Oxford, Former Chief Executive, British Library) "In their latest book, Neil Douglas and Terry Wykowski provide a compelling analysis of the factors and forces that lead to management failure. The roots of dysfunction are varied but benefit from clinical dissection to identify common and repeated themes. A different and improved approach - a new paradigm - is proposed based upon behavioral theory and more clearly defined management purpose. All interested in the theory of leadership and improved management will find this analysis fascinating and useful." (Andrew Hamilton, President, New York University)"I learned a great deal about the anthropology of management through Douglas and Wykowsi's new book, Rethinking Management. It was intriguing to see culture, symbols, language and patterns of behavior expressed in the two management paradigms presented. The arguments for a new paradigm were compellingand soundly based on research in multiple disciplines and pulled together brilliantly!" (David Julian Hodges, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology, Hunter College,City University of New York)"Rethinking Management: Confronting the Roots and Consequences of Current Theory and Practice explores the cultural undercurrents and entrenched practices which contribute to mediocrity and dysfunction within modern organizations. In confronting these failures the book presents an alternative paradigm, which encourages radical change in corporate structure and thinking and replaces the outdated model of an omnipotent management and an acquiescent workforce. The authors have forensically dissected conventional management structure (theory and practice) to expose its weaknesses and flaws, and then used their considerable expertise to construct a model which is at the same time more effective, flexible and better suited to modern challenges." (Marc Bullock, M.D., Ph.D., Southampton University Hospital, NHS Trust, Fulbright Fellow in Cancer Research)More details
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Language
English
Place of publication
Cham
Switzerland
Publishing group
Springer International Publishing
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
15 farbige Abbildungen
XXI, 274 p. 15 illus. in color.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
498 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-319-41901-5 (9783319419015)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-41902-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Neil Douglas | Terry Wykowski
Rethinking Management
Confronting the Roots and Consequences of Current Theory and Practice
Book
07/2018
Palgrave Macmillan
€74.89
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Neil Douglas | Terry Wykowski
Rethinking Management
Confronting the Roots and Consequences of Current Theory and Practice
E-Book
01/2017
Palgrave Macmillan
€74.89
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Persons
Neil Douglas and Terry Wykowski are principals of the Oxford Consulting Group in Houston, Texas. They are authors of
From Belief to Knowledge: Achieving and Sustaining an Adaptive Culture in Organizations
and
Beyond Reductionism: Gateways for Learning and Change.
Content
Part 1. The Roots and Consequences of Organizational and Management Dysfunction.- 1.The Role of Management in Organizational Dysfunction.- 2. Classes of Management Failure.- 3. Roots of the Current, Dominant Management Paradigm.- Part 2. Rethinking Management - An Alternative View.- 4. Roots of an Alternative Management Paradigm.- 5. Management as Learning and Adaptation.- 6. Management as Author, Catalyst and Steward of Purpose.- 7. Management as Facilitation.- 8. Management as an Ethical Enterprise.- Epilogue