Third, theories make it possible-indeed, challenge us-to keep learning about our world. Imagine the frustration you would encounter if, in dealing with other people, you always had to define even the most basic assumptions you make about the world m which you live! Second, theories enable us to communicate efficiently and thus move into more and more complex relationships with other people. A theory provides criteria for determining what is relevant. John Clancy calls such perspectives "invisible powers" to emphasize several crucial uses of theories, the "unseen" ways in which we approach our world.įirst, theories provide a stable focus for understanding what we experience. Formally, a theory is a coherent group of assumptions put forth to explain the relationship between two or more observable facts. Theories are perspectives with which people make sense of their world experiences. This popularized notion about theory and practice either ignores or overlooks the fact that good theory underlies and improves practice.
Yet there exists this persistent view that management theory and practice are polar opposites.
Every intelligent practicing business manager who seeks improved skills and abilities should be concerned with the knowledge and application of management theories.
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