On
The Evolution in Management Thought and
The Pattern of Management Analysis
University of Dhaka Department-International Business(EMBA Program)
Submitted to
Professor Dr.Abul Hossain Siddique
Course-Principles of Management(EIB-506)
Date of Submission-25 april,2012
The evolution of management thought and the patterns of management analysis-
The purpose of this paper is to give a basic understanding in evolution of management thoughts and the patterns of management analysis. It is a compilation of resources that explain what management is, different levels of management,what tasks are essential for managers. It also includes recent changes in management practices along with and explanation of challenges for management in a global environment.
Throughout this paper we will gain a basic understanding of the evolution of management thought and the different theories involving management.
We will give a brief overview on- * Scientific management theories of Frederic taylor and his major followers * The social-man concepts of Mayo and his collegues and the social system theiry of Chester Barnard. * Explain the nature of the management theory jungle * Discuss the managerial roles * Recognize some recent contribution to management thought
THE EVOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT THOUGHT
F. W. Taylor (1890-1940): Scientific Management
At the turn of the century, the most notable organizations were large and industrialized and often included ongoing, routine tasks that manufactured a variety of products. "The United
States highly prized scientific and technical matters, including careful measurement and specification of activities and results. Management tended to be the same. Frederick Taylor developed the "scientific management theory” which espoused this careful specification and measurement of all organizational tasks. Tasks were standardized as much as possible. Workers
were