RES 500 Saudi Electronic University Impractical and Practical Theories Discussion

I’m working on a research & summaries case study and need an explanation to help me learn.

In your company’s management development program, there was a heated discussion between some people who claimed, “Theory is impractical and thus no good,” and others who claimed, “Good theory is the most practical approach to problems.” What position would you take and why? (Reading: Chapter 1)