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基本説明
Introduces key philosophical concepts and applies them to fundamental issues in management and organizations.
Full 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.
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
