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Henri Fayol claims there are five functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, and controlling. Today, management experts find Fayol's definition far too narrow, insisting that it excludes business administration and commercial management - two forms of management commonly practiced by managers in different sectors. Modern management theories have their roots in early writings. Sun Tzu's The Art of War, for example, may have been a military strategy book, but it provided the foundation behind the concept that there is a need to vary management approaches. Sun Tzu suggested acting on the strengths and weaknesses of both foes and one's organization. Niccolo Machiavelli pointed out in The Prince that leaders should use fear to maintain control. Meanwhile, Adam Smith outlines in The Wealth of Nations how work in an organization can be made more efficient through division of labor. Modern management has long since evolved from the basic principles of these writings. This section contains articles relating to management and the topics that are under its umbrella.
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Posted by Rajeev Patnia 844. Published on Dec 08, 2008
Companies and agencies that have combined the efforts point out that while there are differences in the two disciplines, the purpose in either case is to communicate something to someone. Communication, whether it is advertising or public relations, assists the company in selling something to someone ... hopefully a lot of something to a lot of someones.
Posted by Anna Maverick. Published on Dec 02, 2008
The general publicity that large outsourcing firms from the Asian ? Pacific region is that they can reduce costs for software outsourcing projects with more than 50% from the normal expenses that a Western company should go through with an in-house development team.
Posted by Zack F. Published on Nov 30, 2008
Writing a business plan should be one of your number one priorities as a business owner, whether you have a new business or have one that has been in business for a number of years. A business plan will let you put a focus on your business and enable you to get financial backing if you should require it with a lot less headache.
Posted by Bill Millikin. Published on Nov 24, 2008
When you think of all the benefits, grants should be No. 1 on your list as a possible way to raise money for a venture of some type. Grants range from as little as $5000 to as much as $5-million, and more. With this kind of money around, you cannot afford to ignore grants as a possible funding device for your business..
Posted by abhimanyu kalra. Published on Oct 25, 2008
Remember when you shopped at the corner store where the owner knew all his customers by name? He knew your tastes and needs and could often predict what you'd buy. And you rewarded him with your continued custom and loyalty. People often lament the loss of this personal touch in business. After all, it's hardly possible for a company with a vast product line and a global customer base. Well think again, because Customer Relationship Management (CRM) allows you to create that personal touch and gain the trust and loyalty of your customers. Read on and find out how