Reimaging Management Theory and Practice – part 2

Why is this happening? Dominant paradigm. Speaker: Hector Rocha (IAE Business School) In this webinar, we will discuss the influence and impact of management theories on management practice and the common good. We will: a) discuss the assumptions underlying the dominant management theories, especially in the economic, sociological, and psychological realms; b) reflect on the impact of management theory on management practice and the common good, considered as the set of conditions that enhance the development of people, organizations, and society in general; c) apply the criteria and theories analysed to research papers according to academic writing standards and journal review processes. Recommended reading: Ferraro, F., Pfeffer, J. and Sutton, R.I. (2005) Economic Language and Assumptions: How Theories Can Become Self-Fulfilling. Academy of Management Review, 30, 8-24. Bazerman, M.X. (2005) Conducting Influential Research: The need for Prescriptive Implications. Academy of Management Review, 30, 25-31. Ferraro, F., Pfeffer, J. and Sutton, R.I. (2005) Prescriptions are not enough. Academy of Management Review, 30, 32-35. Ghoshal, S. (2005) Bad Management Theories Are Destroying Good Management Practices. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 4, 75-91. Friedman, M. (1970) The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits. New York Times Magazine, September 13, 32-33, 122-126.