2006
‘Management’ is een gangbare term. Maar wat is het eigenlijk? In de cursus ‘Philosophy of management’ wordt naar het antwoord gezocht. Hij wordt gegeven in het Engels. Hieronder volgt de Engelse beschrijving.

This course is an introduction to the new field of a philosophy of management. Philosophy as challenge to management, management science as a challenge to philosophy and philosophical ethics - philosophy and the economic theory of the firm - markets as discourses - shareholder value and the common good of the firm - cultural philosophy and management – management in different forms of capitalism: Anglo-American versus Rhenish capitalism.

Management as a Form of Human Practice, Reasons for the Management Hype, What is the Particular Nature of Business? Management and Governance, Leadership and Ethical Challenges, Corporate Structure, Shareholder Value and the Common Good of the Firm. The Economic Theory of the Firm and the Agency Theory of Management. Ethical Challenges to Management; Fiduciary Duty, Professionalism, Conflicts of Interest, Insider Knowledge and Favoritism, Corruption. Markets as Discourses; Coordination – Cooperation – Coopetition. Varieties of Capitalism and their Impact on Management. The Philosophy and Ethics of Consumption. Managing One’s Own Life and Business. Management and Rational Lebensführung.

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