NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT/ BUSINESS
ORGANISATIONS OF MANAGEMENT: 530: TRIMESTER 03/2014
ASSIGNMENT ONE
ESSAY
STUDENT NAME: Nalini Jyoti Mala
STUDENT ID:
TUTOR: Mr.James
DUE DATE: 10th October 2014
In this assessment we will be explain the principles of two management theorists and their influence on current management practices; one with a focus on task and the other on people. The efficiency and effectiveness of each will be elaborating more in this essay with supporting evidence. Fedrick Winslow Taylor and Henri Fayol are two management theorists, developed management philosophies which influence current management practice.
Fedrick Winslow Taylor, person who discovered the theory of scientific management. He used scientific theory to improve production efficiency. He found for the ‘one best way’ of doing work whereby task was divided among workers and based on their performance either they were rewarded or punished (Lesley Gill & Edwina Pio, 2007). He regarded workers as machines to achieve maximum level of productivity. Scientific management basically determines the changes in management practices as the result of improving labor productivity. Taylor outlined his four principles of scientific management: firstly, where each part of a task and develop rules of motion, standardized work processes and proper working conditions for every job. For instance, in ANZ Bank, there are proper facilities for employees where they feel comfort in working as a great team. Secondly, careful selection and training is provided to a worker and proper incentive is been given for example, in Mobil, when employee achieve his required sales target per shift they are rewarded with fifty dollars of fuel voucher which motivates the workers. Moving on, division of work and responsibility which helps employees to plan work and execute accordingly For instance, in Tip Top factory, each staff is specialized in accomplishing