Systems theory was not originally a business theory. Indeed, systems theory was proposed in the 1940s by biologist Ludwig von Bertalanffy, say Francis Heylighen and Cliff Joslyn in their article, ...

You may be tempted to organize your small business according to a traditional hierarchical structure. This structure starts at the top with a boss who passes authority down through managers to ...

What's the logic behind popular management theories? Discover the pros and cons of these theories in our detailed guide.

Max Weber, a German sociologist, argued that bureaucracy was the most efficient model for private businesses and public offices. His theories influenced generations of business leaders and politicians ...

An organization, by its most basic definition, is an assembly of people working together to achieve common objectives through a division of labor. An organization provides a means of using individual ...

The paper discusses some implications of the use of management information systems for public policy. A brief description of such systems is presented, including examples. In order to derive probable ...

Frederick Taylor's scientific management theory uses time-motion studies and four key principles to improve workplace ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In his book No B.S. Ruthless Management of People & Profits, business coach and consultant Dan S. Kennedy presents a straightforward ...

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Complexity theory is needed for a better understanding and management of financial-economic crises, according to a new article. The article, which is authored by an interdisciplinary group of ...