Download or read book Philosophical Foundations of Management and Governance written by James Shuler and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to provide the reader a basic understanding of the philosophical thoughts on management and governance. This is accomplished through the ideas of over 50 historical figures. These individuals laid the foundations of thought and theory in many fields of endeavor. Over the years these ideas have been blended to form concepts and philosophies that have been used in organizational management and in governance throughout the world.