Portfolio Part A: Academic Essay on Traditional vs. Contemporary Management Approaches

Compose an academic essay examining traditional and contemporary management approaches through the lens of the Competing Values Framework (CVF), drawing from weeks 1 to 6 content.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify key developments in the history of managerial thought.
• Analyze the impact of classical and contemporary management approaches.

Your Task: For Part A of the portfolio, your essay should: Evaluate classical and contemporary management theories using the CVF, integrating insights from lectures, seminars, and recommended texts.

• Demonstrate a nuanced grasp of management theory development using the CVF.
• Compare and contrast classical and contemporary management philosophies.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy in presentation, adhering to third-person narrative and Harvard Referencing System standards.