Importance of Management Theory. A popular saying holds that "the difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference." This witticism is especially relevant to ...

The Theory X and Theory Y management styles were introduced by Douglas McGregor in his 1960 book, "The Human Side of Enterprise." He identified two distinct approaches to management and labeled ...

Max Weber’s management theory promotes a structured hierarchy, clear rules and impersonal relationships to increase efficiency and eliminate favoritism.

Learn how Henri Fayol’s management theory shaped administrative principles still used by modern businesses. Explore all 14 principles and real-world use.

Spaces to support a variety of activities. In 1960, social scientist and MIT professor Douglas McGregor introduced the concept of Theory X and Theory Y management. Today, this concept can help ...

Management theory is becoming a compendium of dead ideas What Martin Luther did to the Catholic church needs to be done to business gurus ...

Michael Buckland, On the Nature of Records Management Theory, The American Archivist, Vol. 57, No. 2 (Spring, 1994), pp. 346-351 ...

The course offers an intensive introduction into key areas of public management with reference to both developed and lesser developed world contexts. Topics include administrative doctrine, ...