Previous ed. published as: The history of management thought / Daniel A. Wren. c2005.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Early management thought: A prologue to the past ; Management before industrialization ; The industrialization revolution : problems and perspectives ; Management pioneers in the early factory ; The industrial revolution in the United States ; Industrial growth and systematic management ; The scientific management era: The advent of scientific management ; Spreading the gospel of efficiency ; The human factor: preparing the way ; The emergence of the management process and organization theory ; Scientific management in theory and practice ; Scientific management in retrospect ; The social person era: The Hawthorne studies ; The search for organization integration ; People and organizations ; Organizations and people ; Human relations in concept and practice ; The social person era in retrospect ; The modern era: Management theory and practice ; Organizational behavior and organization theory ; Science and systems in management ; Obligations and opportunities -- Epilogue.

"What can the past tell you about modern management practice? A lot more than you might think. By tracing the origin and development of modern management concepts, you can develop a more logical, coherent picture of the present state of management practice, and a deeper understanding of the analytical and conceptual tools of the trade." "The History of Management Thought, Fifth Edition, presents the unfolding story of the lives and times of major figures in the field, as well as the enduring themes and influential ideas that have helped shape management thought - from its earliest, pre-industrial beginnings to modern theories. Throughout this comprehensive history, author Daniel Wren profiles significant eras, and analyzes various trends and movements. Now updated and revised, this Fifth Edition reflects the impact of technology and changing market conditions."--BOOK JACKET.