Discovering the Foundational Philosophies, Practices, and Influences of Modern Management Theory
Discovering the Foundational Philosophies, Practices, and Influences of Modern Management Theory
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发现现代管理理论的基本理念、实践和影响
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2014
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Pamela L. Bozeman
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Eric B. Dent;Pamela L. Bozeman
Purpose – The aim of this paper is to discuss the factors that influenced the establishment of modern management into the pervasive force it is today. It briefly describes modern management and discusses the reasons for this gap in knowledge in such a critical area. The main analysis of the paper focuses on the following social ideas and influences that created the conditions for modern management to be formed and established: social Darwinism and religion, the rise of social science, the promise of the scientific method, and the perspectives of the business tycoons. Design/methodology/approach – This paper analyzes the prevailing trends of the late 1800 s to determine which had the greatest influence on the formation of modern management. Findings – This paper concludes that the greatest factors on the establishment of modern management were social Darwinism and the promise of the scientific method. These, then, provided the perfect environment for Frederick W. Taylor to become the embodiment and popular...