In this volume the authors develop a systematic and chronologically based critique of the major concepts, figures and schools in organization. Themes discussed include:

  • the development of scientific management and the responses of Gramsci and Lenin to it

  • the meaning of Mayo and the Human Relations School

  • the development of typological systems and contingency models of the organization

  • key concepts of goals, environment and technology.

  • ISBN10 0415051606
  • ISBN13 9780415051606
  • Publish Date 30 September 1991 (first published March 1980)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 11 August 2009
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Imprint Routledge
  • Edition New edition
  • Format Paperback (UK Trade)
  • Pages 500
  • Language English