Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Modern Management Theories and Strategic Management
Course Code
DN_209
Branch of Science
-
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Management Science
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Tatjana Muravska
Structure Unit Manager
Dace Bandere
Structural Unit
Department of Doctoral Studies
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409157
About Study Course
Objective
To learn about modern approaches in application of management theory.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic principles and methods of systems theory and systems analysis.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of the study course, students will have acquired knowledge of modern management theories and their development trends, strategic management concepts and their implementation in business models.
Skills
1.Students will be able to analyse management processes in enterprises (organisations), draw up its strategy and do planning, make socially responsible decisions for business development and increase of competitiveness.
Competences
1.To interpret the results of the management of the company (organisation), to define directions for the improvement of the strategy, to do planning in accordance with the need to increase a company competitiveness and its social responsibility.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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1) to perform critical analysis of modern management theories
2) to assess international cases in the field of strategic management
3) to carry out strategic planning of the company (organisation)
4) to analyse the concept of social responsibility and sustainable business in practice
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Active participation in lectures and practical classes – 25%;
Development of practical works – 75%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management theories: development and contemporary context.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management theories: development and contemporary context.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management theories: development and contemporary context.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Application of management theories in the concept of a business model.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Application of management theories in the concept of a business model.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concepts of strategic management in entrepreneurship.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concepts of strategic management in entrepreneurship.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concepts of strategic management in entrepreneurship.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Corporate strategy.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Corporate strategy.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business planning in increasing the company competitiveness.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business planning in increasing the company competitiveness.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social responsibility, ethics and sustainability in business.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social responsibility, ethics and sustainability in business.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Strategic leadership.
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Strategic leadership.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management theories: development and contemporary context.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management theories: development and contemporary context.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Application of management theories in the concept of a business model.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concepts of strategic management in entrepreneurship.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Corporate strategy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business planning in increasing the company competitiveness.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social responsibility, ethics and sustainability in business.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Strategic leadership.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Stoyanova V., David J. Teece’s Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Management: Organizing for Innovation and Growth. Routledge, 2017.- 80p.
2.
Drucker P. F. Management Challenges for the 21st Century. Routledge. 2007.- 180p.
3.
Crane A., Matten D., McWilliams A., Moon J. & Siegel D. (Eds.). Corporate Social Responsibility. Oxford University Press. 2009.- 500p.
Additional Reading
1.
Ansoff H.I., Kiplay D., Lewis A.O., Helm-Stevens R., Ansoff R. Implanting Strategic Management. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019.- 591p.
2.
McAdam R., Miller K., McSorley C. Towards a Contingency Theory Perspective of Quality Management in Enabling Strategic Alignment. International Journal of Production Economies, Volume 2017, January 2019, pp. 195-209.
3.
Hislop D., Bosua R., Helms R. Knowledge Management in Organizations. Oxford University Press, 2018.- 315p.
4.
Special Issues: Reviews of Strategic Management Research, Strategic Management. Volume 38, Issues No.1, January 2017, pp. 3-141.
5.
Lenos T., Reuer, J.J. Real Options Theory in Strategic Management. Strategic Management Journal, 2017, pp. 42–63.
6.
Strategic management theory and universities: An overview of the Special Issue in Strategic Organisations 16 (1), pp. 6-11, February 2016.
7.
Clayton M. ,Christensen. C.M. The Innovators Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail. Harvard Business Review Press, 2013.- 255p.
8.
McAdam R., Miller K., McSorley C. Towards a Contingency Theory Perspective of Quality Management in Enabling Strategic Alignment, International Journal of Production Economies, Volume 2017, January 2019, pp. 195-209.
Other Information Sources
1.
Guide to Management Theory for Small Business. Find a Management Style that Works for You and Your Business. By Matt Alderton. Available from: http://www.business.com/directory/management/management_theory/
2.
Žurnāls „Latvijas ekonomists”.