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This book presents a humanistic science-based framework for management, promoting an ethical and responsible approach to addressing current global societal problems.
List of contents
Introduction; Part I. Foundations of Humanistic Management: 1. Two narratives for business; 2. Understanding human nature; 3. A novel humanistic synthesis; 4. Economistic and humanistic perspectives on organizing; 5. Pillars of humanistic management: dignity and well-being; 6. Economistic and humanistic archetypes of management; Part II. Applications of Humanistic Management: 7. Developing humanistic management research; 8. Developing humanistic management practice; 9. Developing humanistic management pedagogy; 10. Developing humanistic management policy; Concluding remarks.
About the author
Michael Pirson is Professor of Management, Global Sustainability, and Social Entrepreneurship, and Director of the Center for Humanistic Management at Fordham University, New York. He co-founded the Humanistic Management Network and serves as editor of the Humanistic Management Journal. He has won numerous awards, including those from the Academy of Management, and has published extensively on humanistic management, philosophy and business ethics.
Summary
This book outlines a new, science-based framework for managing excellence in the twenty first century, focused on a humanistic foundation that protects human dignity and promotes well-being. It is ideal for graduates, professionals and practitioners in the fields of responsible business, business ethics and corporate responsibility.
