From Taylorism to Ms Taylor: the transformation of the accounting craft

Cooper, C. and Taylor, P. (2000) From Taylorism to Ms Taylor: the transformation of the accounting craft. Accounting, Organizations and Society, 25 (6). pp. 555-578. ISSN 0361-3682 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0361-3682(99)00052-5)

Abstract

The history of professionally qualified accountants and their regulatory processes command considerable attention in the academic accounting literature. In contrast, "non-qualified", clerical employees have been virtually excluded from serious accounting research. This paper aims to overcome this serious deficiency in the academic literature. The framework used in the paper to analyse the work practices of accounting clerks draws strongly on the theoretical foundations of Marx and subsequent development by Braverman. We will show that the majority of work experience in the accounting industry is one of deskilling according to Tayloristic "Scientific Management" principles.

ORCID iDs

Cooper, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8420-0621

Taylor, P. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8842-5350

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  Item type:	Article
  ID code:	5561
  Dates:	Date Event August 2000 Published
  Subjects:	Social Sciences > Commerce
  Department:	Strathclyde Business School > Accounting and Finance Strathclyde Business School > Work, Organisation and Employment
  Depositing user:	Strathprints Administrator
  Date deposited:	09 Mar 2008
  Last modified:	21 Nov 2024 22:33
  URI:	https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/5561