The evolution of management theory – the search for principles of management:
the classical and early theorists.
Organizations and organizational theory: objectives, categories, ownership,
enviornmental factors. Systems theory.
Organizational structures, organization charts, system diagrams.
Duties and responsibilities of executives, delegation of responsibility.
Motivational theory: human relations and social psychological theories.
Self-realisation, motivation-hygiene theory, expectancy theory.
Theories on leadership in the workplace: trait theories, style theories,
contigency theories,. Groups and group behaviour.