Management and leadership : buccaneering or science?
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Authors
Nienaber, Hester
Roodt, G.
Issue Date
2008
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Classical management , General management , Leadership , Manager to students , South Africa
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Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to determine (i) the views of a select group of manager-students on general management and leadership; and (ii) whether or not their views correspond to classical management theory.
Methodology/approach: An exploratory-descriptive approach was employed. Specifically, a survey was conducted among final-year MBA students of a specific university. These students are all employed in management positions in their respective organisations.
Findings: The students view general management and leadership as being the same and their views correspond to the theory underpinning classical management.
Research limitations: Statistically the findings cannot be generalised beyond the scope of this study, due to its exploratory nature. However, the concepts referred to in this study can inform and be tested in further research.
Practical implications: It would seem that there is indeed a body of knowledge underpinning classical management. Mastery of this knowledge could enable managers to ensure the preferred competitive positions of their organisations.
Originality/value of paper: This paper focuses attention anew on classical management and its scientific nature as well as its contribution to the sustained competitive success of organisations.
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Citation
Nienaber, H & Roodt, G 2008,' Management and leadership : science or buccaneering?', European Business Review, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 36-50.
Publisher
Emerald
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ISSN
0955-534X