Management Theories
Basic management models and theories associated with motivation and leadership and be able to apply them to practical situations and problems
Management and Change: Basic management models and theories associated with motivation and leadership
This section covers :
· Classical Management Theory[->0]
· Human Relations Theory[->1]
· Neo-Human Relations Theory[->2]
· System Theory[->3]
Classical Management Theory
Here we focus on three well-known early writers on management:
Henri Fayol[->4]
FW Taylor[->5]
Max Weber[->6]
Definition of management: Management takes place within a structured organisational setting with prescribed roles. It is directed towards the achievement of aims and objectives through influencing the efforts of others.
Classical management theory
· Emphasis on structure
· Prescriptive about 'what is good for the firm'
· Practical manager (except Weber, sociologist)
Henri Fayol (1841 - 1925), France 1.Division of work|Reduces the span of attention or effort for any one person or group. Develops practice and familiarity|
2. Authority|The right to give an order. Should not be considered without reference to responsibility|
3. Discipline|Outward marks of respect in accordance with formal or informal agreements between firm and its employees|
4. Unity of command|One man superior|
5. Unity of direction|One head and one plan for a group of activities with the same objective|
6. Subordination of individual interests to the general interest|The interests of one individual or one group should not prevail over the general good. This is a difficult area of management|
7. Remuneration|Pay should be fair to both the employee and the firm|
8. Centralisation|Is always present to a greater or less extent, depending on the size of the company and quality of its managers|
9. Scalar chain|The line of authority from top to bottom of the organisation|
10. Order|A place for everything and everything in its place; the right man in the right place|
11. Equity|A
Management and Change: Basic management models and theories associated with motivation and leadership
This section covers :
· Classical Management Theory[->0]
· Human Relations Theory[->1]
· Neo-Human Relations Theory[->2]
· System Theory[->3]
Classical Management Theory
Here we focus on three well-known early writers on management:
Henri Fayol[->4]
FW Taylor[->5]
Max Weber[->6]
Definition of management: Management takes place within a structured organisational setting with prescribed roles. It is directed towards the achievement of aims and objectives through influencing the efforts of others.
Classical management theory
· Emphasis on structure
· Prescriptive about 'what is good for the firm'
· Practical manager (except Weber, sociologist)
Henri Fayol (1841 - 1925), France 1.Division of work|Reduces the span of attention or effort for any one person or group. Develops practice and familiarity|
2. Authority|The right to give an order. Should not be considered without reference to responsibility|
3. Discipline|Outward marks of respect in accordance with formal or informal agreements between firm and its employees|
4. Unity of command|One man superior|
5. Unity of direction|One head and one plan for a group of activities with the same objective|
6. Subordination of individual interests to the general interest|The interests of one individual or one group should not prevail over the general good. This is a difficult area of management|
7. Remuneration|Pay should be fair to both the employee and the firm|
8. Centralisation|Is always present to a greater or less extent, depending on the size of the company and quality of its managers|
9. Scalar chain|The line of authority from top to bottom of the organisation|
10. Order|A place for everything and everything in its place; the right man in the right place|
11. Equity|A
References: · Miller E.J and Rice A.K 'Systems of Organization ', Tavistock Publications (1967) · Schein EH, Bennis WG · Trist E.L et al 'Organizational Choice ', Tavistock Publications (1963) [->0] - http://www.healthknowledge.org.uk/public-health-textbook/organisation-management/5c-management-change/basic-management-models#Classical_Management_Theory