Olum (2004). Modern management theories and practices. Being a paper presented at the 15th East African Central Banking Course, held on12th July 2004, at Kenya School of Monetary Studies. Retrieved from file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/theories.pdf.
pdf - Management - Theory and Practice - 6th Edition - G.A. Cole
Management Theory and Practice provides a clear and concise introduction to the theory and practice of management as required by those studying an introductory management course. Now in its sixth edition, this book is established as one of the best selling introductions to the ideas and developments that form the basis of the study of management. While the overall structure of this new edition remains the same, all the material has been updated and much of the material has been expanded. In particular given the speed of the developments in information technology, the chapter on this topic has been completely rewritten. Other chapters that have been substantially revised include the chapter on the international aspects of management and the chapter on individual employment rights. Other topics that have been substantially revised include corporate governance and the role of directors, business ethics, organisation culture and strategy
The central thesis of this article is analyzing evolution of the steps of management theory. Also, in the present article the results of research for analyzing of the evolution of Management are reviewed. The evaluation of the main theories of Management (Classical theory, Neo-classical theory, Modern management theory) are presented. The study suggests that these mainstream management approaches as applied in our enterprises, sometimes might not be adequate, and foreshadows the need for their improvement.
able to make a decision and see that it is implemented. In the highly competitive and rapidly changing environment caused due to globalization and liberalization of market economy there has been growing concern for empowerment. Those companies, which liberate themselves by empowering their people, can survive in the present habitat. It must be noted that empowerment is most effective tool of managerial effectiveness to obtain the full potential of employees. In bureaucratic form of organizational structure, there is an established hierarchy of command and the higher authority controls the subordinates down the line. But in organizations where empowerment is practiced, performance of individual is achieved. Empowerment envisages participation, innovation access to information and accountability. Maximum productivity is achieved from the front line operators supported by management in creating value. Empowering organization can be designed through the following:
2ff7e9595c
Comments