Students will be required to compare and contrast this theorist from two other management theorists (either historical or contemporary). This means a total of three management theorists will be examined for the case study. Students are encouraged to discuss their choice of theorists with the Lecturer-in-Charge. The approval of the Lecturer-in-Charge regarding the theorists chosen for this study must be obtained before the study is undertaken. A written report comprising a contribution of approximately 2,000 words per group member.

Project Requirements
1• Are any of the three theories you are researching useful in organisations today?
2• Explain with reference to at least two organisational examples.

• Examples of Management Theorists. (This is not a definitive list. Check with the Lecturer-in-Charge or the subject text book for further examples).

• Chester Barnard

• Mary Parker Follett

• Elton Mayo

Example of an Important Management Study
• The Hawthorne Studies