Managing Development in a Global Context

Managing Development in a Global Context examines the complex relationship between management, development and globalization from a multidimensional perspective. Key authors in the field explore the historical record, the current global, regional and national characteristics of present developmental and managerial dilemmas, and possible future scenarios. Adopting a refreshing critical perspective, this book bridges the gap between theoretical literature and practices needed to understand the process of development management challenges facing the South. Managing Development In A Global Context Bridges The Gap Between The Theoretical Literature And Practices Needed To Understand The Process Of Development Management Challenges Facing The South. It Examines The History Of Development, The Current Global, Regional And National Characteristics Of Present Developmental And Managerial Dilemmas, As Well As Possible Future Scenarios.--book Jacket. Cover -- Contents -- List Of Tables -- Preface -- Introduction: Managing Development In A Global Context -- Part I: Theoretical And Historical Perspectives -- 1 A History Of Development And Development As History -- Development As A Concept And As Historical Narrative -- International Development: Conservative Versus Critical Predilections -- 2 Globalization And The Transnationalization Of The State -- Globalization -- The Myth Of The Global Society -- A Backward Glance At The Future -- 3 Poverty And Sustainable Livelihoods -- The Nature Of Poverty -- The Dimensions Of Poverty -- Poverty, Distribution, And Globalization -- The Factors Of Poverty -- Governance And Poverty -- Expansion, Contraction, And Poverty -- Poverty And Indebtedness -- Poverty And Unemployment -- The Global Economic Regime -- 4 Marginalization And Exclusion -- The Double Marginalization Of Women -- Technologically Challenged: The Newly Marginalized Class -- India's Call Centers: A Case Study --^ Social And Political Marginalization: The Hidden Multiplier -- Suggested Policy Actions -- 5 Trade, Labor, And Human Rights In A Global Context -- Human Rights And World Trade -- Environmental Obligations And World Trade -- Institutional Mechanisms To Build Congruity -- Part Ii: Contemporary Paradigms -- 6 The Transition From Development Administration To New Public Management: An Interpretative Exploration -- Introduction -- The Historical Legacy -- A Comparative Perspective -- The Context Of New Public Management -- The Dynamics Of Reform: Processes And Effects -- Conclusions -- 7 The Challenges Of Sustainable Development -- The Western Roots Of The Environmental Crisis -- Exploitation Of Nature Justified -- Ethics Of Moderate Consumption Reinforcing Sustainable Development In Non-western Traditions -- The Concept Of Mother Earth -- Sustainable Development: Evolution Of The Paradigm, 1972-2002 -- 1992: Developing A Meaningful Discourse -- 2002: Forming The Agenda --^ Sustainable Development And Well-being -- Sustainable Development As A Policy Paradigm -- Sustainable Development: Challenges And Prospects -- Part Iii: Issues And Challenges -- 8 Global Challenges And Managerial Culture -- Culture And Socialization -- Some Traits Of Administrative Culture -- The Global Challenges -- Inclusive And Multicultural Administration -- Globalization And Administrative Culture -- Signposts For The Twenty-first Century -- 9 Democracy, Governability, And Governance -- The Ethical Foundations Of Democratic Governance -- Governance: Good And Otherwise -- Corruption And Governance -- Deficit Democracy And The State -- 10 The Ethics Of Development: Management In A Global Era -- Ethics And Development -- Development And Development Theory -- Tradition And Modernity In Development Theory -- Governance, Management, And Development Ethics -- Management Ethics In An Interdependent World -- Part Iv: The Way Ahead -- 11 Some Reflections On The Well-being Of Nations --^ What Is Well-being? -- Spirituality And Well-being -- Happiness And Well-being -- Assessing The Well-being Of Nations -- Good Governance And Well-being -- A Framework For Analysis And Prescription -- Values And Good Governance -- Final Observations And Reflections -- Notes -- Index. O.p. Dwivedi, Renu Khator, Jorge Nef. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Managing Development in a Global Context examines the complex relationship between management, development and globalization from a multidimensional perspective. Key authors in the field explore the historical record, the current global, characteristics of present developmental and managerial dilemmas, and possible future scenarios. Managing Development in a Global Context bridges the gap between the theoretical literature and practices needed to understand the process of development management challenges facing the South. It examines the history of development; the current global, regional and national characteristics of present developmental and managerial dilemmas, as well as possible future scenarios. The authors bring together the depth and breadth of their scholarship and professional experience, as development consultants in various developing nations, to provide a refreshing exploration of the relationship between mutual vulnerability, human insecurity, and de-development. This book brings into question many of the unilinear and unidirectional understandings of development, management, politics, and globalization