The Rise of Cass Business School

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. A Story Worth Sharing

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 3-13

3. A Chronological Profile of Changes and Critical Events

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15

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   2. The Awakening Spirit of Management Education: 1957–66

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 17-21

   3. Pioneers in Management Education: 1966–82

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 22-55

   4. Strengthening the City of London Orientation: 1982–92

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 56-66

   5. Towards a Business-like Business School: 1992–97

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 67-75

   6. Premises to Match World-class Aspirations: 1997–2005

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 76-91

4. Environmental Triggers and Competitive Responses

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 93-93

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   2. Institutional and Market Influences in the Development of Cass

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 95-111

   3. Mission and Vision

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 112-116

   4. Growth Through Innovation and Expansion

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 117-130

   5. Differentiation and Orientation

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 131-136

   6. Development of a Quality Culture

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 137-154

   7. Premises: the Meandering Pathway to a State-of-the-art Building

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 155-166

   8. Impact of Strategies

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 167-181

5. Strategic Leadership in a Business School

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 183-183

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   2. An Open Systems Model of Key Organisational Elements

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 185-199

   3. Leadership in Change

      • Allan P. O. Williams

      Pages 200-220

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.

• business
• development
• education
• environment
• Expansion
• growth
• innovation
• institutions
• leadership
• management
• management education
• organization
• organizations
• success
• university

'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

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.

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