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This research aims to reassess the historical context of managerialism and its origins in the Springfield Armory.

Reappraising the Genesis of Managerialism

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Reexamines archival evidence to show managerialism roots in the Springfield Armory, revealing historical misconceptions.

This research aims to reassess the historical context of managerialism and its origins in the Springfield Armory.
Analyzed archival evidence related to management practices at the Springfield Armory.
Explored the influence of West Point graduates in the Ordnance Department on management changes in 1842.
Critically evaluated Superintendent Roswell Lee's contributions to work organization and accounting systems.
Demonstrated that 1842 changes were driven by internal pressures rather than external economic factors.
Established that Lee was not constrained by economic forces in implementing management practices.
Clarified that Lee's accounting practices have been fundamentally misinterpreted, undermining claims of a managerial system.

Hoskin et al. (1994) studied this question.

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