Evolution of Management Thought

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Title: The Evolution of Management Thought; Chapter 2
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

l!f Describe how the need to increase organisational efficiency and effectiveness has guided the evolution of management theory.

l!f Explain the principle of

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