Widely regarded as one of the most influential management experts in the early days of classical management theory, Mary Parker Follett developed foundational concepts that redefine how organizations ...

Edgar Schein's theory defines culture through three levels: artifacts, espoused values, and basic assumptions that shape how organizations truly operate.

Henry Gantt's management theory balances completed work with pending tasks using visual charts, task bonuses and workforce motivation for productivity.

Teams and groups need to collaborate successfully to complete projects. Inevitably, conflict occurs. Managing personalities, deadlines and emotions can be a challenge. As your small business grows, ...

Max Weber, a German sociologist, argued that bureaucracy was the most efficient model for private businesses and public offices. His theories influenced generations of business leaders and politicians ...

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 management theory because many managers ...