Here is a list of the most eminent contributors of management thought who have made enormous additions to the subject of management. 1. Contribution of Henri Fayol (1841 -1925) towards Management Thought: He was considered as the "Father of Principles of Management". He was a mining engineer by profession. At the age of 47 he was appointed as the General [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Report 2. Features of a Good Report 3. Types 4. Steps in the Preparation of a Report 5. Organisation. Meaning of Report: The term report is devised from the Latin word "reportare" which means to carry back. Therefore, a report is a description of an event carried back to someone [...]
Henry Mintzberg has identified the managerial role of communication in three ways: 1. Interpersonal Roles 2. Informational Roles 3. Decision Roles. 1. Interpersonal Roles: Managers act as the figurehead and leader of the organisation. He has to interact with subordinates, suppliers, customers and peers in the organisation. As a figurehead he may perform the following functions: (i) Ceremonial duties as [...]