History and Philosophy of Management

Overview

'The study of management, ... is an unfolding story of changing ideas about the nature of work, the nature of human beings, and the functioning of organisations' (Wren, 2005, pg. 3). Thus, this module examines the foundations of Management and Organisation Studies and introduces students to the application of this knowledge in management practice.

Learning Objectives

To examine those who have made significant contributions, their backgrounds, their ideas and their influence on our knowledge and understanding of management theory and practice. To examine what management thought was and is, and also to explain why it developed as it did. To place management thought in cultural and historical perspective.

Skills

Synthesise, analyse, interpret and evaluate information from a variety of different sources (lecture material, web-sites, bibliographic searches, continuous assessment case study material in tutorials).

Assessment