The Rise of Cass Business School

This history of Cass Business School, part of City University in the UK, contrasts its humble beginnings with its present high international standing. The author traces its rise through the ranks of business schools and identifies themes and factors to share with those leading and changing similar institutions in a highly competitive world.

'This book brings to life the people, places and personalities of the Cass Business School over its illustrious history. Of equal importance however, is the way it draws out many important and current issues via its analysis and theoretical frameworks, to make it of general interest to all Deans and senior business school staff and for those aspiring to such positions.' - Jonathan Slack, Chief Executive, Association of Business Schools

'In this book, Professor Williams has captured the development of Cass, from our beginnings to the leading institution we are today. Its publication in our 40th anniversary year marks yet another milestone on the School's journey to become one of the world's very top business schools.' - Lord Currie, Dean, Cass Business School

Auteur
ALLAN P.O. WILLIAMS BA, MA, PhD, CPsychol, FBPsS, FBAM is Professor Emeritus at Cass Business School, City University, UK. He was recruited in 1963 to help develop management education at the College of Advanced Technology which became City University in 1966. In his 38 years at the University he has served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Dean of the Business School and Director of the Centre for Personnel Research and Enterprise Development. He is a Founder Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants and has published widely in the HRM and OD literature.

Contenu
List of Figures LIst of Boxes Preface and Acknowledgements PART 1: INTRODUCTION A Story Worth Sharing PART 2: CHRONOLOGICAL PROFILE OF CHANGES AND CRITICAL EVENTS The Awakening Spirit of Management Education at Northampton CAT 1957-1966 Pioneers in Management Education at City University 1966-1982 Strengthening of the City of London Orientation 1982-1992 Towards a Business-Like Business School 1992-1997 Premises to Match World Class Aspirations 1997 PART 3: ENVIRONMENTAL TRIGGERS AND COMPETITIVE RESPONSES Institutional and Market Influences in the Development of Cass Mission and Vision Growth through Innovation and Expansion Differentiation and Orientation Development of a Quality Culture Premises: The Meandering Pathway to a State-of-the-Art Building Impact of Strategies PART 4: STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN A BUSINESS SCHOOL An Open Systems Model of Key Organizational Variables Leadership in Change PART 5: APPENDICES Appendix 1: Methodology Appendix 2: Milestones in the History of Cass Appendix 3: Successive Advisory Bodies to the School Appendix 4: The Mais Lectures 1978-2005 Appendix 5: Milestones Relating to the School's New Building in Bunhill Row References Index