The Association of Business Schools in Conjunction with Emerald Publishes ‘The History of UK Business and Management Education’

Today sees the launch of ‘The History of UK Business and Management Education’ in conjunction with the Association of Business Schools by Allan P.O. Williams. Professor Williams is Emeritus Professor at Cass Business School, City University London. His publications relate mainly to Human Resources Management (HRM) and organizational development, and more recently to leadership and organisational histories.

Jonathan Slack, Chief Executive of the ABS is delighted that this book is in circulation and says:

“This is a book that draws together the main influences that have resulted in the impressive emergence of business schools in the UK, and identifies the main institutions and individuals involved. While the American influence on the development of UK business schools is acknowledged, the emphasis in this book is on UK contributions. The book includes a historic overview identifying the milestones in the last two centuries, with particular attention being paid to the twentieth century. The impressive growth of management education in the last fifty years would not have taken place without the creation of supportive institutions. Through their regulatory and informative roles these institutions ensured that growth was accompanied by high standards in teaching and research, thus enabling business schools to make effective contributions to the social and economic needs of society”.

For review copies and more information, please contact Rachel Mannett RMannett@emeraldinsight.com

Notes to editors:

1. ABS is the authorative voice of business and management education in and for the UK.
The ABS represents all of the business schools in the UK. Collectively, they provide business and management education for over 250,000 students a year.

2. ABS works with similar organisations in Europe and around the world to influence those who have an involvement or interest in business and management education.

ABS is a member of The European Quality Link (EQUAL) - the international association of quality assessment and accreditation agencies in the field of European management education at the Brussels - based European Foundation for Management Development (Efmd).

ABS is a registered charity (founded in 1992) with income derived through annual subscriptions, projects and other activities.

For further information please visit: www.the-abs.org.uk
Contact Details

For further information please contact Victoria Robinson, Head of Marketing and Communications, The Association of Business Schools. Tel: 020 7388 0007. Email: vrobinson@the-abs.org.uk or see: www.the-abs.org.uk