Foundation of Development Management in Comparison
Discuss the Foundation of Development Management, compare
& contrast to the Theories of Modernization and Dependency.
SDM 201222101028 Level 100 Ghana Christian University College
DCM 1101, Introduction to Development Management
Lecturer: Mr. Chris Annin Dei
Date: 8th August 2013
Word Count: 1,500
Table of Content Pg.
Introduction 3
Definition of terms 4
Foundation of Development Management 4/5
Modernization Theory 5
Dependency Theory 5/6
Differences and Similarities between both Theories 6/7/8
Conclusion
Reference
Introduction Management in Development, business and organizational activities is the act of coordinating the efforts of people to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling an organization (a group of one or more people or entities) or effort for the purpose of accomplishing a goal. Development Management started way back when development was on a rise in the now-developed nations. It was necessary for the then developing nations to apply the strategies of development management in order to check, control, and organize the growth being experienced in order to ensure a balance in growth of that nation. Development management was necessary/importance because of factors like the equitable distribution of the nation’s wealth and scares resources in the society, also to ensure and promote economic growth as well as the social transformation of the populace in terms of social amenities, health, good and affordable education, culture etc. Lastly and most importantly, development management seeks to promote and increase productivity, standard of living and the economy of a nation.
What is Development? Development according to the Encarta Dictionary is “the process of changing and
& contrast to the Theories of Modernization and Dependency.
SDM 201222101028 Level 100 Ghana Christian University College
DCM 1101, Introduction to Development Management
Lecturer: Mr. Chris Annin Dei
Date: 8th August 2013
Word Count: 1,500
Table of Content Pg.
Introduction 3
Definition of terms 4
Foundation of Development Management 4/5
Modernization Theory 5
Dependency Theory 5/6
Differences and Similarities between both Theories 6/7/8
Conclusion
Reference
Introduction Management in Development, business and organizational activities is the act of coordinating the efforts of people to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling an organization (a group of one or more people or entities) or effort for the purpose of accomplishing a goal. Development Management started way back when development was on a rise in the now-developed nations. It was necessary for the then developing nations to apply the strategies of development management in order to check, control, and organize the growth being experienced in order to ensure a balance in growth of that nation. Development management was necessary/importance because of factors like the equitable distribution of the nation’s wealth and scares resources in the society, also to ensure and promote economic growth as well as the social transformation of the populace in terms of social amenities, health, good and affordable education, culture etc. Lastly and most importantly, development management seeks to promote and increase productivity, standard of living and the economy of a nation.
What is Development? Development according to the Encarta Dictionary is “the process of changing and