"Stubborn things: evidence, postmodernism and the craft of history.". Issue 1 (14th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Muldoon, Jeff
• Is Part Of: Journal of management history. Volume 25:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 125
• Page End: 136
• Publication Date: 2018-11-14
• Subjects: Management history -- Postmodernism -- Wren and Bedeian; Management -- History -- Periodicals; Public administration -- History -- Periodicals; 658.009
• DOI: 10.1108/JMH-09-2018-0046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-1348

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the recent book A New History of Management (NHM) and to discuss the strengths and limitations of the book versus traditional management history as practiced by Wren and Bedeian. Design/methodology/approach: I analyze NHM by looking at the evidence presented in the book versus the historical record. Findings: Although there are some strengths to NHM, the scholars often fail to address the larger historical evidence, which reduces the value of their work. Originality/value: The value is to start a discussion of the nature of management history by discussing traditional versus postmodern history. Hopefully, the authors can commence with a dialogue to further historical research.