Encyclopedia of Management Theory by Eric H. Kessler (Ed.)Call Number: [Electronic Book]
ISBN: 9781412997829
Publication Date: 2013 (Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Pubs.)
Scholars, educators, practitioners, and the media often toss out the name of a theorist (Taylor, Simon, Weber) or make a sideways reference to a particular theory (Bureaucracy, Total Quality Management, Groupthink, etc.) and move on, as if assuming their audience possesses the necessary background to appreciate and integrate the reference. This is often far from the case. This work is designed to serve as a core reference for anyone interested in the essentials of contemporary management theory. Suggestions for Further Reading at the end of each entry guide readers to sources for more detailed research and discussion.