EVOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES FROM THE CLASSICAL SCHOOL TO THE PRESENT
Introduction
Management theories and practices today have evolved through the years. The changes in approach to management theory depict the economic and social trends, milieu, and attitudes. In order to comprehend the various approaches, it is crucial to explore their evolution (Duft, 2013). Comparing and contrasting the management theories highlights their differences and similarities in concepts and practices. The analysis shows how management practices evolved to the modern day management theories. Management is a theoretical discipline that dates back to the 199th century; it emerged due to the need for control and coordination of many people working in the ...