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The Rise of Cass Business School

The Journey to World-Class: 1966 Onwards

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. A Story Worth Sharing

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      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

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      Pages 22-55

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

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      Pages 56-66

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

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      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

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      Pages 117-130

    5. Differentiation and Orientation

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      Pages 131-136

    6. Development of a Quality Culture

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      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

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      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

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      Pages 200-220
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About this book

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.

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'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

About the author

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.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Rise of Cass Business School

  • Book Subtitle: The Journey to World-Class: 1966 Onwards

  • Authors: Allan P. O. Williams

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230624818

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Business & Management Collection, Business and Management (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2006

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4039-9867-5Published: 07 February 2006

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-54719-7Published: 01 January 2006

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-62481-8Published: 07 February 2006

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 251

  • Topics: Economic History, Business Strategy/Leadership, Education Economics

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