ABSTRACT
In the 100 years or so that management has been a subject of study many different and varied aspects have been thought about, written about and implemented. Despite all the advances made, no single theory of management exists and it is common for writers and managers to view the individual strands of management thought in isolation. A division of subject areas is, of course, necessary in order to attain a clear view of certain particularities; indeed central to the whole concept of management, is the ability to break down work activities into manageable and identifiable parts. However, another important aspect of the management process is the subsequent integration of those divided parts in order to achieve better productivity from the labour process. Managers must therefore view each of the various subdivisions of their discipline in the context within which it operates.
