Business, government, and society: A managerial perspective : text and cases

by George A. Steiner

The revision of this highly regarded, authoritative text continues to build upon the strengths of past editions, including thorough, in-depth coverage and strong, comprehensive cases. Both authors are respected scholars; the senior author is considered one of the pioneers in the field of business, government, and society. The text examines the changing interrelationships between business, government, and society, and how these changes affect the attitudes, duties, and decisions of managers, particularly those in larger corporations. In the eighth edition three new shorter chapter-opening cases have been added and six of the 22 chapter-ending cases are new. Case studies retained from the previous edition have been updated to reflect the most current information available. All chapters have been brought up to date and several have been substantially restructured. International dimensions of the subject matter have been given much greater prominence.

Genres: Business

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

George Albert Steiner.

Prrofessor Emeritus at UCLA.

An award-winning educator and researcher, Steiner has been recognized by various organizations, including the Office of the President of the United States, for his study of management policy and strategy, strategic planning, and business and society interrelationships. He has authored or co-authored more than 30 books and articles.
Professor Steiner has held top-level positions in the federal government including the dual posts of Director of Policy in both the Defense Production Administration and in the Office of Defense Mobilization in Executive Office of the President of the United States, during the Korean War. He has served on boards of directors of both private and public organizations. During the years 1953-1955, he was the chief economist for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. In 1972, he was president of the Academy of Management. In 1958, he co-founded the California Management Review. While active at UCLA Anderson, he held the Harry and Elsa Kunin Chair in Business and Society.

He is the author of many books and scholarly articles. Two of his books received "Book-of-the-Year" awards. Among his many awards is a Litt.D. honorary degree given him by Temple University in 1963 in recognition of his writings. In 1990, the Academy of Management awarded him its Distinguished Educator Award. He is a fellow of the Academy of Management, the International Council for Scientific Management and the Planning Executives Institute (later the Planning Forum.)