Derek S. Pugh
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The psychologist Derek Salman Pugh (August 31, 1930, London
) is a well renowned organisational researcher, university lecturer, consultant and influential author of papers and 15 books including the first three volumes of the Aston Resarch Programme.
(commencing 1983). Previously, he taught at the University of Edinburgh
, Scotland (1953-1957), Birmingham (UK)
(1957-60), Aston
(1960-1967) and the London Business School (1968-1969). Additionally, he held lectures in France, Germany, Israel and Italy.
Pugh earned his academical merits at the University of Edinburgh (MA 1953, MSc 1956) and the University of Aston (DSc 1973).
Within his main subject, Pugh is an influential author and researcher for organisational development (OD). Besides heading and influencing the Aston Group, Pugh is renowned for the Pugh Matrix, a frequently used tool within OD.
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) is a well renowned organisational researcher, university lecturer, consultant and influential author of papers and 15 books including the first three volumes of the Aston Resarch Programme.
Career
Until his retirement (2000), Pugh served as Professor for International Management at the British Open UniversityOpen University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...
(commencing 1983). Previously, he taught at the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
, Scotland (1953-1957), Birmingham (UK)
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Birmingham Medical School and Mason Science College . Birmingham was the first Redbrick university to gain a charter and thus...
(1957-60), Aston
Aston University
Aston University is a "plate glass" campus university situated at Gosta Green, in the city centre of Birmingham, England.Established in 1895 as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School, Aston was granted its Royal Charter as Aston University on 22 April 1966...
(1960-1967) and the London Business School (1968-1969). Additionally, he held lectures in France, Germany, Israel and Italy.
Pugh earned his academical merits at the University of Edinburgh (MA 1953, MSc 1956) and the University of Aston (DSc 1973).
Within his main subject, Pugh is an influential author and researcher for organisational development (OD). Besides heading and influencing the Aston Group, Pugh is renowned for the Pugh Matrix, a frequently used tool within OD.