There are many approaches to management or theories of management. Describe each of the underlisted theories of management. Discuss the approach most relevant to managers of library and information infrastructure institutions (archives, museum, libraries, galleries, information centres and cultural establishments). Give the reasons why your choice of theory is appropriate.

The Classical Approach

Human Relations Theory

The Cultural Theory

Provide the following in your discussion:

Prose form - no headings, no subheadings, no bullets or numbering but composition in logically linked paragraphs.

-A brief history of theories (one/two paragraph(s) for each) - details of the founders/proponents and the origins of the theories - cite your sources

-The core elements of each theory - what are the assumptions, arguments and variables of each of the theories? Exhaust for each theory before you move to the next - logical chains of paragraphs

-Identify the theory most relevant to present-day management issues/problems/challenges/realities that we shared in the LIS sector.

-Provide a summary - what have we learned from your assignment?