Education
He was educated at University College School. He then obtained a Bachelor in Modern History at Balliol College, Oxford. He was later awarded an Master of Science in Sociology at the London School of Economics (London School of Economics) followed in 1973 by a Doctor of Philosophy.
Career
Was Professor of Management at the University of London from 2001-2011. He was also Principal of Royal Holloway College, University of London (RHC) from 2001-2009. He has held various position in Sociology and Industrial Relations at Bedford College, University of London (1968-1970) and the London School of Economics from 1971 where he was Professor of Sociology from 1991–2001 and Professor of Management (2001-2002).