Many management theories were developed when large groups of people worked together, however technology has changed the workplace. These organizational management theories still work today. Organized activities directed by people responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling events have existed for thousands of years. Starting with the Egyptian pyramids there is evidence that projects of remarkable scale were undertaken well before modern times. Someone had to plan what was to be done, organize people and materials to do it, and direct the workers. This example shows that management has been around for ...