Epistemology of Management

The epistemological and methodological issues within management sciences constitute a difficult area for theoretical reflection. The main goal of this book is to deepen epistemological and methodological reflection concerned with the foundations of organization and management.

Autorentext

Lukasz Sulkowski is Professor of Economics at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow (Poland), at Clark University (USA) and at the University of Social Sciences in ód (Poland). He has published numerous books and articles on cognitive and methodological problems of management and marketing, on the management of family enterprises, on organizational culture and human capital and management in the medical sector. He participated in several international research projects funded by the EU, the National Science Centre, the Committee for Scientific Research and the Ministry of Science.

Inhalt

Contents: The Meaning of Management Epistemology of Organization and Management Management Science in a Family of Sciences Axiology and Ethos in Management Science The Identity of Organization Researchers Epistemic Ideals of Management Multi-paradigmatic Approach in Management Cognitive Problems of Modern Management Interpretative Approach in Management Interpretative Understanding of Organizational Strategy, Structure and Culture Epistemological Foundations of Critical Management Studies Methodological Eclecticism in Management.