This important text and reference examines the evolution of management thought from its earliest days to the present by examining the backgrounds, ideas and influences of major contributors. Profiles significant eras in the development of management thought, analyzing various trends and movements. With each subsequent edition, the author further refines his presentation and analysis to interpret management history in the light of current business developments and management thought. This Fifth Edition has been significantly updated to reflect the impact of technology and changing market conditions.

Part One Early Management Thought

Chapter 1 � A Prologue to the Past
Chapter 2 � Management Before Industrialization
Chapter 3 � The Industrial Revolution: Problems and Perspective
Chapter 4 � Management Pioneers in the Early Factory
Chapter 5 � The Industrial Revolution in the United States
Chapter 6 � Industrial Growth and Systematic Management

Part Two The Scientific Management Era

Chapter 7 � The Advent of Scientific Management
Chapter 8 � Spreading the Gospel of Efficiency
Chapter 9 � The Human Factor: Preparing the Way
Chapter 10 � The Emergence of Management and Organization Theory
Chapter 11 � Scientific Management in Theory and Practice
Chapter 12 � Scientific Management in Retrospect

Part Three The Social Person Era

Chapter 13 � The Hawthorne Studies
Chapter 14 � The Search for Organization Integration
Chapter 15 � People and Organizations
Chapter 16 � Organizations and People
Chapter 17 � Human Relations in Concept and Practice
Chapter 18 � The Social Person Era in Retrospect

Part Four The Modern Era

Chapter 19 � Management Theory and Practice
Chapter 20 � Organizational Behavior and Theory
Chapter 21 � Science and Systems in Management
Chapter 22 � Obligations and Opportunities
Chapter 23 � Epilogue

Author and Name Index
Subject Index