CONTENTS

Part 1  Introduction

1. The Study of Management

Part 2  The Theory — Components

2. The Management Universe
3. The Requisites of Activities
4. Motivational Objectives and Boundaries
5. Relationships, Roles and Environments
6. Specialisation, Power, and Teams

Part 3  The Theory — Operation

7. Processes and Systems
8. System Controls
9. Evaluation and Implementation
10. Organizations
11. Operational Procedure and Communication

Part 4  The Theory — Interaction

12. Ownership, Persuasion, and Negotiation
13. Investment and Reward Distribution
14. Management Integrity
15. Management Control

Part 5  The Theory — Application

16. Case Study Examination
17. Strategic Investigation
18. Operational Investigation

Part 6  Origins and Foundations

19. Historical Background
20. Management and Science
21. Foundations of Logic and Theory
22. Antecedent Management Theory

Part 7  Conclusion

Part 8  References

23. Sources

Part 9  Definitions

24. 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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