Management Gurus

A Research Overview

David Collins (Northumbria University, UK)

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Routledge
29 January 2024

Sociology: work & labour; Business strategy; Management: leadership & motivation; Organisational theory & behaviour

Series: State of the Art in Business Research

"Building upon decades of research, this shortform book distils the rise of management’s gurus. The author analyses the economic and political changes which facilitated the rise of this new group and offers reflections on the controversies around the development of ‘guru theory’ (a reasonably stable and enduring set of assumptions and associated practices).

The rise of management gurus is placed in the context of critiques that the field is empty, insubstantial and faddish. With reflections on the contours of ‘the guru industry’ and insights into the world of ""management speak"", the text highlights conceptual, methodological and empirical failings and suggests a radical reconceptualisation of the guru-as-performer.

This concise book from a global expert on the topic is essential reading for researchers of business and management as well as an insightful addition to the wider social science library."

By: David Collins (Northumbria University UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9780367520472
ISBN 10: 0367520478
Series: State of the Art in Business Research
Pages: 134
Publication Date: 29 January 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction 2. The Rise of Management’s Gurus 3. Who are the Gurus? 4. Guru Theory 5. The Guru Industry 6. Guru Speak 7. The Limits of Guru Speak 8. New Directions in Management Guru Research

David Collins is Professor in Management and Dean of the Suffolk Business School, University of Suffolk, UK.

Reviews for Management Gurus: A Research Overview

'This succinct and to-the-point volume exemplifies the rigor insight and originality with which David Collins continues to address the Management Guru phenomenon. It is a must for researchers and students in business and management, and for the general reader.' -- Bill Cooke, Chair in Strategy, University of York Management School, UK