Proprietors and managers. Structure and technique in large British enterprises, 1890 to 1939
Details:
- Author(s) Quail, John M
- Publication type Dissertation, PhD
- Year published 1996
- Pages
- Publisher University of Leeds
- Place Published Leeds
Topics:
- Name Managerial capitalism
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Library:
- Name Leeds University Library
- City Leeds
- County West Yorkshire
- Country England
- Postcode LS2 9JT
- Visit Leeds University Library's website
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Notes:
Offers an explanation for the divergence of large British businesses from the managerial capitalism model proposed by Chandler, a 'consequence of the perceived role of company directors as shareholders' representatives rather than managers of the business'. Draws on case studies of ICI, Unilever, London Midland & Scottish Railway and Austin Motors. Structured in three parts: 1] Proprietors and managers in large UK enterprises before World War One' including banks, railways, textiles, etc; 2] 'Structure and technique in large British enterprises in the interwar years' - LMS, ICI, Austin Motors, Lever Soap Companies / Unilever; 3] Conclusions