Thinking About Management

<p>This book invites the reader to explore the more puzzling aspects of those processes called 'management'. It provides a focused collection of readings to support and encourage wider consideration of alternative ways of thinking about management and its effectiveness in contemporary organisations. Key features of this text include:</p><p>* a selection of contributions which derive from historically grounded and politically aware considerations examining alternative approaches and drawing on a wider source of perspectives than those currently dominating management literature<br>* an exploration of the uncertainties and apparent contradictions encountered in management action grounded in the reflective practices of the contributors employing examples and experiences from a wide range of organizations<br>* ideas fundamental to understanding the complexities of management which will extend students' own ways of thinking<br>* an informed contextual approach to the study of management grouping together themes and ideas which shed light upon the contested arenas of management action.<br><br>By placing emphasis on the development of improved critical abilities in management practice this book will be an invaluable text for all management studies and MBA students.</p>