Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Management theory. Introduction -- Classical theories of management -- Human relations and social psychological theories -- Theories of leadership and group behaviour -- Systems and contingency approaches to management theory -- Modern approaches to management theory -- pt. 2. Management in practice. The context of management -- Management planning -- Organizing for management -- Control in management -- pt. 3. Functional management - marketing, production, personnel and financial. Marketing management -- Production management -- Personnel management -- Financial aspects of management.