The unfashionable Drucker: ethical and quality chic

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Journal of Management History (Archive)

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Title:	The unfashionable Drucker: ethical and quality chic
Author(s):	James S. Bowman, (Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA), Dennis L. Wittmer, (University of Denver, Colorado, USA)
Citation:	James S. Bowman, Dennis L. Wittmer, (2000) "The unfashionable Drucker: ethical and quality chic", Journal of Management History (Archive), Vol. 6 Iss: 1, pp.13 - 29
Keywords:	Business, Ethics, Government, Management, Quality, Social responsibility
Article type:	Literature review
DOI:	10.1108/13552520010316592 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Representing the soft and hard sides of management, ethics and quality are core aspects of an organization. Both are a philosophy as well as a process that seek to optimize behavior through clarifying the purpose and nature of work. This study examines Drucker's treatment of these central components of management. Following a discussion of the methodology employed, each concept is analyzed. The implications of the findings are then explored.