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From a Professors View: MANAGENT THEORY TAXONOMY
Management Theory Taxonomy
Jessie Morrison
Grand Canyon University
MGT 301
March 14, 2009
Management Theory
Many since the turn of the century have studied management theory. Although examples of management can be traced, back several thousand years, the development of management, as a field of knowledge is recent. Much of the impetus for developing management theories and principals came from the industrial revolution and factory growth in the early 1800’s. With factories became a widespread need to coordinate large numbers of people in producing goods. Some individuals began to think about ways to run factories more efficiently and effectively.
Teamwork
Gerard Egan is probably better known for in the field of training for counseling, although much of his work has been with organizations. One of the areas where he has contributed most of his work has been setting out some of the principles of effective teamwork. These principles are now accepted universally. According to Egan, several principles make a good team leader.
Choose people who are compatible with the mission of the team and its members. Remain focused on internal and external customers and their needs. Make sure the team kno ...