Fadotomy - anatomy of the transformation of a fad into a management paradigm

Towill, Denis Royston 2006. Fadotomy - anatomy of the transformation of a fad into a management paradigm. Journal of Management History 12 (3) , pp. 319-338. 10.1108/17511340610670214

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Abstract

Purpose – To provide a methodology for determining how and when a management fad has become an established paradigm. Design/methodology/approach – The penticulation approach compares the outputs from the five separate research sources of horizontal surveys, experiential rules-of-thumb, theoretical models, quick scan audits, and vertical case studies. Findings – The total cycle time compression (TCTC) paradigm is supported both individually and collectively by the five data sources which can be related to Kuhnsian requirements. Research limitations/implications – Penticulation is a unique approach to establishing if a paradigm actually exists. However, this is its first known application. Practical implications – It is manifest that TCTC can be used as both a business process engineering objective, and subsequently as a prime performance metric. Originality/value – The output is twofold. Penticulation is a new approach to paradigm testing, and our understanding of the TCTC principle has been further strengthened.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Business cycles; Management history; Management theory
Publisher:	Emerald
ISSN:	1751-1348
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2016 23:07
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/39731

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