Learn how Henri Fayol’s management theory shaped administrative principles still used by modern businesses. Explore all 14 ...

Organizational theory is the study of the structures of organizations. Four major theories contribute to this study – classical organizational theory, human relations or neo-classical theory, ...

Do you know what "organizational management" is, by chance? If you don't, for the benefit of your business, now's the time to implement a few of its principles. Whether you’re involved in a ...

Contingency management theory says there’s no one-size-fits-all approach — leaders must adapt strategies based on people, ...

How often have you heard somebody — a new CEO, a journalist, a management consultant, a leadership guru, a fellow employee — talk about the urgent need to change the culture? They want to make it ...

Widely regarded as one of the most influential management experts in the early days of classical management theory, Mary Parker Follett developed foundational concepts that redefine how organizations ...

Why some teams work more effectively than others is one of the questions studied by organizational psychologists. As a small business owner, you need to recruit ...

A version of this article appeared in the Autumn 2016 issue of strategy+business. Most companies have leaders with the strong operational skills needed to maintain the status quo. But they face a ...