1. Introduction -- 2. The longevity of hierarchy -- 3. A general theory of hierarchical social systems -- 4. Application of the theory : how hierarchy works -- 5. Socrates : the un-normal normal person who won by losing -- 6. Why things (almost always) don't change.

Introduction -- Managers and managerialism -- Power and control within organisations -- Managers' interests in dominance -- The ideology of management -- A theory of the dominance of managers -- How managers create, justify, and conduct strategic change in their organisation : a case study --...