1 (a) Managers have been searching for the best management approach that can lead to better work performance and job satisfaction. However, there is no best practice that is universally applied. Successful managers consider the context and other environment factors in which the organisation is operating. Explain the evolution of management theories over the last over the last two centuries. Are classical management theories still relevant today? Justify your answer.

(b) Give a brief on contemporary management theories applied in public sector organisations.

(c) With reference to a public sector organisation make a critical analysis of the management approach adapted by the senior managers.