CONTENTS

Part 1  Introduction

  1. The Study of Management

    2. Part 2  Origins and Present Position

  2. Historical Background
  3. Foundations of Logic and Theory
  4. Management and Science

    5. Part 3  The Theory — Components

  5. The Management Universe
  6. The Requisites of Activities
  7. Motivational Objectives and Boundaries
  8. Relationships and Roles of Constituents
  9. Specialisation, Power, and Teams
  10. Organisations

    11. Part 4  The Theory — Operation

  11. Operational Processes and Systems
  12. System Controls
  13. Evaluation and Implementation
  14. Operational Procedure and Communication

    15. Part 5  The Theory — Interaction

  15. Ownership, Persuasion, and Negotiation
  16. Profit and Reward Distribution
  17. Management Integrity
  18. Management Universe Exploration

    19. Part 6  Conclusion

    Part 7  Further Reading

  19. Antecedent Management Theory

    20. Part 8  References

  20. Sources

Part 9  Definitions

            Glossary

Part 10  Equation and Logic Diagram Notes

REVIEWS

Each chapter of the book is concluded with a review. These reviews are a set of informal comments on what is an unusual if not unique approach to the study of management. They are deliberately written in a direct and less formal style than that used within the body of the chapters. They are an attempt to let us reflect on what the chapter has been attempting to show us and where we are within the overall story so far. They are intended to highlight particular topics that we have encountered, and their relative importance within the general scheme of things.

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