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OverviewThis work examines the rise of postmodernism in management scholarship and argues that the prevalence of postmodernist thought reflects a lack of understanding by management researchers of the core principles upon which Western business endeavour is based. The author highlights postmodernism’s methodological and conceptual failings, such as disbelief in material progress and economic advancement, and its denial of generalizable laws to direct management research. In its place, the author proposes a return to traditional modernist principles in management research, based on scientific evidence. This ground breaking, timely work will spark debate and challenge previously accepted claims of postmodernism, a nice retort to the anti-business/anti-capitalist literature now prevalent in academia. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bradley BowdenPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9783030094225ISBN 10: 3030094227 Pages: 341 Publication Date: 21 December 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction-. Part I Intellectual Herritage.- 2. Intellectual Heritage: Debates at the Roots of Modernity and Postmodernism.- 3. Economics and Modernity.- 4. The Legitimacy of Modern Management.- Part II Introduction: Postmodernism.- 5. Structuralism and Postmodernism.- 6. The Foundations of Postmodernism.- 7. Postmodernism in Business Studies.- Part III Sociology and Reflections.- 8. Work, Wealth and the Sociology of Postmodernism.- 9. Reflections.ReviewsAuthor InformationBradley Bowden is Professor of Employment Relations at Griffith University, Australia. He is currently Executive Member and Past Chair of the Management History Division of the Academy of Management. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Management History. His past works include the edited collection, Management History: Its Global Past and Present. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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