Study Group on Managerial and Administrative Problems

Abstract

INCREASING attention is now being devoted to the scientific treatment of the problems which arise in the management and administration of industry, and with the object of promoting discussion on these problems, a study group has been inaugurated under the leadership of Mr. W. R. Dunlop. Membership is being drawn mainly from among those who have attended Mr. Dunlop's course of training for management, though others who possess a degree in natural science or its equivalent and have taken a comprehensive course in management will be eligible to join. The latter qualification may be waived in special cases where a scientifically trained man has had managerial or administrative experience. The group is to be in the nature of an informal society and will meet regularly every three months, and in between as may be arranged, at 57 Gordon Square, London, or some other suitable place. The main feature of the meetings will be the scientific discussion of managerial and administrative problems and difficulties, especially in those industries in which science plays a predominant rôle. A monthly bulletin sheet will be distributed privately to members. This will contain items of managerial interest and references to new literature, while, for the benefit of country members, there will be included a summary of the proceedings at each meeting.