Theory
1Theory m — – A Theory of Leadership Management = Theory M X Y The Theory M style of leadership is one that recognizes that it is necessary to employ a variety of tactics for varying management situations. This type manager / leader is confident in his… …
2Theory — The o*ry, n.; pl. {Theories}. [F. th[ e]orie, L. theoria, Gr. ? a beholding, spectacle, contemplation, speculation, fr. ? a spectator, ? to see, view. See {Theater}.] 1. A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or… …
3theory — I noun assumption, belief, conjecture, doctrina, doctrine, dogma, guesswork, hypothesis, ideology, opinion, philosophy, postulate, presupposition, proposition, ratio, speculation, supposition, surmise, thesis, thought, untested opinion, view… …
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5Theory — The word theory has many distinct meanings in different fields of knowledge, depending on their methodologies and the context of discussion.In science a theory is a testable model of the manner of interaction of a set of natural phenomena,… …
6theory — /thee euh ree, thear ee/, n., pl. theories. 1. a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena: Einstein s theory of relativity. 2. a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in… …
7Theory Z — In addition to Theory X and Theory Y types of (employee) motivation, a new Japanese Management style and theory is becoming popular.Theory Z is the name applied to the so called Japanese Management style popularized during the Asian economic boom …
8theory — noun (plural ries) Etymology: Late Latin theoria, from Greek theōria, from theōrein Date: 1592 1. the analysis of a set of facts in their relation to one another 2. abstract thought ; speculation 3. the general or abstract principles of a body of …
9theory — A reasoned explanation of known facts or phenomena that serves as a basis of investigation by which to seek the truth. SEE ALSO: hypothesis, postulate. [G. theoria, a beholding, speculation, t., fr. theoros, a beholder] adsorption t. of narcosis… …
10theory — noun a) An unproven conjecture. I have a theory about who broke into the school last night, but I have no proof to back it up. b) An expectation of what should happen, barring unforeseen circumstances …
