1) Acknowledgment 02
2) Introduction 03
3) Classical approach to Management 04
4) Humanistic approach to Management 10
5) Management Science 12
6) Systems Theory 13
7) Contingency Theory 14
8) Total Quality Management 15
9) The Learning Organization 17
10) The Technology Driven Workplace 18
11) Conclusion 19
12) Bibliography 20
01) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have taken efforts in this assignment. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals and organizations. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of them.
I would like to express my gratitude towards my parents & my lecturer Of National Institute of Business Management, Mr.Y.Rathnayake for his kind co-operation, guidance and encouragement which help me in completion of this assignment.
My thanks and appreciations also go to my colleague in developing the assignment and people who have willingly helped me out with their abilities.
02) INTRODUCTION
The conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management is developing people through work.
Management has developed and grown in leaps and bounds from a very nearly insignificant topic in the previous centuries, to one of the integral ones of our age and economy. Management has evolved into a powerful and innovative force on which our society depends for material support and national well-being. The period between 1700 and 1850 is highlighted by the industrial revolution and writings of the classical economists. The advent of the factory system during this period highlighted, for the first time, the importance of direction as a managerial function. As factories and jobs increased and a distinctive work culture began to take shape, appropriate management of all this became imperative. This development brought along with it new questions and problems to which adequate solutions were