1st Edition
The Roots and Future of Management Theory A Systems Perspective
Medieval Period and the Renaissance: Developing the Basics
The Reformation: Opening the Door to Opportunity
The Enlightenment: Cornerstones for a New Socioeconomic Order
Bringing the Pre-Industrial Revolution Era into Perspective
PART II: THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
The Early Industrial Revolution: Europe Leads the Way
The Early Industrial Revolution: The United States Catches Up
The Late Industrial Revolution: Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
Bringing the Industrial Revolution Era into Perspective
PART III: THE POST-INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION ERA
The Gathering Forces of Change
The Post-Industrial Revolution Era: Tying It All Together
The Post-Industrial Revolution Era: The Slowly Shifting Tide
Bringing the Forces That Have Driven the Evolution of Management Theory into Perspective
Bibliography
Index
Biography
William Roth is professor in the business department at Allentown College St. Francis de Sales. Along with Russell Ackoff, he is currently designing a Ph.D/DBA program in The Systems Approach to Organization Development. Recently, Roth was asked by the Association of Quality and Participation to take the lead in designing a national program that provides comprehensive training in the systems approach to quality improvement. He is also currently facilitating an effort to network systems thinkers and practitioners globally, as well as one to help integrate the efforts and resources of the Deming Institute, the ASQ, and the AQP in terms of community development.
