Management : theory and practice / G.A Cole

CONTENTS

Introduction to management theory
background developments
definitions and interpretations

Classical theories
Henri Fayol
F.W Taylor and scientific management school
The contribution of Urwick and Brech
The concept of bureaucracy

Human relations theories
motivation and assumptions about people
The impact of Elton Mayo
Major theories of human motivation

Systems approaches to management theory
Organizations as systems
developments in systems theories
contingency approaches to management

Management in practice : introduction
planning
Organizing
Leadership and groups
Control in management

Functional management: marketing, production and personnel
Introduction
Marketing management
Production management: introduction
Personnel management: introduction

Includes index