scholarly journals Modern management theory: Trends and new challenges

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitriy Aleksandrovich Novikov
Keyword(s):  
Management Theory ◽  
Modern Management ◽  
New Challenges

Discovering the foundational philosophies, practices, and influences of modern management theory

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric B. Dent ◽  
Pamela Bozeman
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Social Darwinism ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Critical Area ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modern Management ◽  
Current State ◽  
Unexplored Area

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 popularizer of modern management. Perhaps, surprisingly, Christianity had little influence. Originality/value – Now that the prevailing influences of modern management have been surfaced, scholars and practitioners can more effectively critique the current state of management and determine whether legacy assumptions and influences are still valid, or whether modern management should change in some way(s) to better reflect accurate assumptions and influences operative today. The anonymous reviewers of this paper have found this analysis to be provocative and challenging. They have also concluded that a single article cannot do justice to such an important, yet relatively unexplored area. Consequently, the authors hope that other researchers will also be provoked to join in this important task.

The history of management: a global perspective

1995 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Pindur ◽  
Sandra E. Rogers ◽  
Pan Suk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Nature Management ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
Modern Management ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
History Of ◽  
Contemporary Management

Contemporary management theory is not a single theory. By its very nature, management is a complex process and a multidisciplinary field of study. Contemporary management is a synthesis of the classical, behavioural, quantitative and modern management movements. One of the keys to successful management is the ability to understand and apply modern management principles and techniques effectively. Studying fundamental concepts provides a foundation that effective managers of the future need in terms of understanding techniques, organizational cultures and theories. Awareness and willingness of management to incorporate a variety of management theories and tools as the organization constantly changes are keys to gaining and maintaining competitive advantage over others.

The Role of Middle Managers in Knowledge Creation and Diffusion

2020 ◽  
pp. 105-122
Author(s):  
Loukas K. Tsironis ◽  
Vasileios Ismyrlis
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Middle Managers ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Greek Organizations ◽  
Modern Management ◽  
And Diffusion

The role of middle managers in modern management theory has been already recognized, and this role is considered very important for the functioning of an organization. They have managed to be involved in many aspects of managing, and one of them is the novice field of knowledge management. In this chapter, the role of middle managers in knowledge creation and diffusion is explored and analyzed. A theoretical model of four middle managers' roles affecting the strategy of an organization is examined. The model was tested through a questionnaire in a sample of 241 middle managers of Greek organizations. After the analysis of the data collected, it was deduced that the theoretical model utilized was validated in the sample.

Lost in translation? Transferring creativity insights from arts into management

Organization ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 717-741
Author(s):  
Annick Ancelin-Bourguignon ◽  
Chris Dorsett ◽  
Ricardo Azambuja
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Work ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Business Sector ◽  
Artistic Creativity ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Organizational Aesthetics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Lost In Translation ◽  
Plausible Argument

Since the early 2000s the business sector has, as a matter of both professional and academic concern, repeatedly advocated the transfer of artistic practices, especially those deemed exemplary forms of creativity, to a management world grappling with new challenges – a claim we here call the ‘transferability thesis’ in order to consider the responses made to what Boltanski and Chiapello define as an artistic critique of capitalism. Drawing on the wide range of relevant academic literature, this article critically examines the plausibility of the ‘thesis’. To this end, we review analytical literature advocating artistic transfers alongside empirical work that examines art interventions within organizations. Both are important components of a broader organizational aesthetics approach even though, we contend, neither strands of research provide a plausible argument for meaningful transferability. We then draw on arts-based literature, management theory and psychology to compare notions of creativity at both ends of the proposed transferral process. We highlight convergence and variance in art and business thinking, noting fundamental mismatches with regard to utility, rationalization and heteronomy – three levels of incompatibility that make a genuine transplantation of art ideas highly unlikely. Finally, we discuss our critical contribution in relation to the specious status of the ‘thesis’ and the centrality of Boltanski and Chiapello’s triadic model of capitalism to our investigation. By way of a conclusion, we suggest that further research is needed to examine the symbolic nature of appeals to artistic creativity by management.

Human and social capital as influencers on women’s careers

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-489
Author(s):  
Silvia Ines Monserrat ◽  
Claire A. Simmers
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Glass Ceiling ◽  
Career Success ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modern Management ◽  
Human And Social Capital ◽  
Female President

Purpose In 1979, Rosemary Pledger became the first female President of the Academy of Management (AOM). AOM, through scholarship and teaching about management and organizations, is well known for its contributions to the development of modern management theory. The purpose of this paper is to understand and analyze the human and social influencers which enabled Pledger’s career success. She climbed to the top of her profession and became a role model for other professional women, especially in the academic field; she successfully cracked the glass ceiling. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a qualitative methodology as most appropriate to examine the research question of how Pledger used human and social skills to overcome barriers to career success. In addition to her biographical data, the authors analyzed 1,593 pages of documents from the AOM Archives at the Khell Center, Martin P. Catherwood Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Findings Pledger succeeded because she developed strong human and social capital critical for career success and career mobility. Becoming part of the top management team in three organizations – the AOM, the Southwestern AOM and the University of Houston – Clear Lake City is evidence of her skill in using her capital to crack the glass ceiling. Research limitations/implications The limitation of author interpretation of secondary data is recognized. Practical implications This work illustrates the appropriateness of qualitative research, specifically, in placing important management figures in context, and it makes clear how human and social capital factors are critical to career success for women. Originality/value AOM’s contribution to the development of modern management theory is widely recognized; however, there is a lack of studies related to the career successes of AOM’s female leaders. This paper chronicles the career life of Rosemary Pledger who became the first female president of the AOM and a successful Dean and examines the factors that contributed to her career success despite the presence of a glass ceiling.

Legal Conditions and Management of Non-governmental Organisations in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 1(21) ◽  
pp. 71-89
Author(s):  
Teresa Mucha-Popiel
Keyword(s):  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Modern Management ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
New Challenges

The aim of this paper is to present the new challenges in the area of modern management of non-governmental organizations in Poland. On the base of detailed analysis of available literature the definition and classification of non-governmental organizations in Poland were presented, together with description of the aims, roles and functions of third sector in Poland. Moreover, a legal conditioning of functioning of non-governmental organizations were described, as well as the specifics of their management Poland.

Modern management theory — a paradoxical symbiosis of psychology, sociology and rhetoric

2021 ◽  
pp. 151-167
Author(s):  
S.A. Barkov ◽  
D.N. Zemlyakov
Keyword(s):  
General Theory ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Modern Management ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Scientific Disciplines

The article deals with the current trends and trends in the development of the general theory of management. The thesis about the systemic influence of related sciences — psychology, sociology, rhetoric-on the theory of management is substantiated. The author identifies the cognitive and institutional reasons for this influence and provides a sociological assessment of the symbiosis of these scientific disciplines within the postindustrial management paradigm.

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