Chapter 2 - History Of Mgt Theory Flashcards
(10 cards)
Classical
- Early 1900s, too mechanical, no focus on human need, part of a machine.
- Scientific mgt: Frederick Taylor, soldiering
- Administrative mgt: Henry Fayol, functional definition of management (Planning, organizing, leading, controlling) Max Weber, Rationality of Bureaucracy
Behavioral
Understanding human behavior, motivating employees towards achievement, Hawthorne effect
- Human Relations Movement: Maslow, Theory X vs Y
- Behavioral Science Approach: provides practical tools, competition vs cooperation
Hawthorne effect
Workers are more productive if they thought they were receiving special attention
Hierarchy of human needs (Maslow)
Physiological, safety, love, stern and self-actual inaction
There X vs Y
X: negative
Y: positive
*System
A set of interrelated parts that operate together to achieve a common purpose. Open or closed
4 steps for Systems
Inputs, transformation processes, outputs, feedback
*Contingency
Adapt to situation and individual.
Management of 21st century
Peter Drucker - Knowledge worker
Peter Senge - Org. Must keep on learning.
4 management theories
Classical, behavioral, system, contingency