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, ...

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, ...

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

Years ago, I was working in the corporate organizational development office at an international electronics company in South Korea. I was at the beginning of my career and excited for the adventure of ...

Organizations today are facing increasingly complex challenges, and the ability to plan three years down the road is becoming fuzzier given the rapid changes in technology and social dynamics. Leaders ...

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