Management Theory and Оsip Уermansky
https://doi.org/10.26794/2304-022X-2016-6-4-6-13
Abstract
Management as a science was rapidly developing in the US and Europe in the first quarter of the twentieth century. The development of any social science, management in particular, is based on conceptions of reality. But what is considered to be the reality in this field of knowledge, or rather, what reflects the collective opinion of those who explore and promote science? Despite their significance, conceptions of reality are rarely subject to research and/or revision. Many would agree with the conclusion that social sciences such as management, deal with human behavior and social institutions, but few of the researchers would pay attention to the fact that practical application of management theory was initiated in social and governmental organizations rather than in commercial ones. Unfortunately, the oeuvre of one of the founders of the Russian/Soviet science of management (later management) O.A. Yermansky, Head of the Department of Economics and Organization of Production at Bauman MSTU (1933-1936), has not yet become the subject of a thorough study. The scientist’s contribution was mainly assessed in respect of the debate on Taylorism or from the ideological standpoint. The article analyzes the activities of O.A. Yermansky as the researcher of management.
About the Author
A. D. Kuzmichev
Bauman MSTU
Russian Federation
Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor
Russian Federation
Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor
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Kuzmichev A.D. Management Theory and Оsip Уermansky. Management Sciences. 2016;6(4):6-13. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26794/2304-022X-2016-6-4-6-13
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