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Evolving Perspectives in Management Theories

Evolving Perspectives in Management Theories

The session delves into modern structural theories in management, contrasting them with classical approaches.

It emphasizes the shift from Europe to the US in management scholarship post-World War II. Using Henry Mintzberg’s work as an example, it introduces the concept of “Structure in Fives,” which categorizes organizational structures into five parts: operating core, middle line, strategic apex, support staff, and technostructure, allowing for varying sizes and compositions within organizations.

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