Management Thought in Russia in 1800–1917

Abstract

AbstractThis chapter of the textbook reflects the development of management thought in Russia in the 1800–1917. At this time, the works of M. Speransky appeared, for the first time, сameralist branches at Russian universities were opened, treatises on management of higher school and materials of the-trade and industry and Industrial Congresses (which focused on relevant issues of management) were published, and management reforms led by Russian government officials were implemented. The objects of comparative analysis of views on the management of the Russian state and private economy were representatives of four major socio-political movements in Russia that existed in Russia during the period under review—the revolutionary democrats, the populists, the bourgeoisie, and the proletariat. In addition, this chapter discusses various forms of creating and developing management ideas—the opening of commercial and legal schools, special training courses in management, holding major all-Russian trade and industrial congresses, etc.