Management Theory

The essentials

This section provides the essential information on management theory, including the latest revolution in management theory known as self-management. It is not an exhaustive list of topics, but you should find it a good overview of this topic.

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Contents

  1. DEFINITION
    What is management?
  2. REQUIRED SKILLS OF A MANAGER
    What do you need to be a good manager?
  3. ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
    The two main types
  4. HISTORY OF MANAGEMENT
    The Essentials
  5. THE FUTURE MANAGER
    What is the aim of management?
  6. SELF-MANAGEMENT
    The 21st century management style
  7. THE FEMALE MANAGER
    FAQs on the new management style
  8. HOW DO MANAGERS ACHIEVE THE GOALS?
    Getting people to do things for an organisation
  9. PLANNING SKILLS
    A management tool
  10. DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
    A management tool
  11. MOTIVATION SKILLS
    A management tool
  12. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
    A management tool
  13. CONFLICT RESOLUTION
    A management tool
  14. CHANGE MANAGEMENT SKILLS
    A management tool
  15. COMMUNICATION
    A management tool
  16. BUDGETING SKILLS
    A management tool
  17. BIBLIOGRAPHY