WEEK 4 Q1 SKEPTICAL MANAGER

The Value of Theory to Management Practice

In today 's challenging management practice , it is essential that managers are not obstructed by harmful elements such as skepticism Doubts or uncertainties do not help in the effective performance of management and make practicing managers unable to achieve their purposes and essence in the organizational setting . In convincing therefore a skeptical manager on the value of theory in management , it is necessary that he is told not to be traditional in his management style . In doing so , the manager must be advised of the

benefits of going beyond his comfort zone because this ultimately makes one to be a firm believer of his ability and effectiveness thereby working to the advantage of the organization in general

The said condition was the principle presented by Heller (2006 ) who emphasized the management strategy of stepping outside the box ' The author signified that a successful management is attributed to firm and confident management 's mentality . It is in this aspect that efficient management idea and practices are formed and carried-out , respectively It was explained further that in for the skeptical manager to realize that management theory is useful to the practice , he must be informed and made to recognize the need to extend outside his management world . Hence , I would convince a skeptical manager by telling him not to be conventional , to remove all his doubts and apprehensions and lastly to show confidence in his worth as manager . These factors will definitely be attained...