Charles Handy’s theory outlines four organizational cultures — power, role, task and person — each shaping how companies operate and employees interact.

Effective problem solving is a key component to responsible management and the survival of a business. Though the problems encountered may differ between industries and companies, resolution ...

Workplace motivation is based on five major theories, proposed by academics who conducted years of study before finalizing them. Each of the theories has a specific approach to the causes and effects ...

Abraham Maslow was always looking at the 'big picture." Whereas most social scientists of his day seemed to wear blinders that riveted their attention to narrow concerns, Maslow's own vision was ...

Motivation theory has evolved over time as limitations of each new theory have become salient, and new theories are proposed to improve upon the old ones. Since each theory makes sense on its own, it ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flawed assumptions about what motivates people to work can lead to counterproductive management tactics, argues new research from MIT Sloan Management ...