Unit 2 Mt140
Evolution of Management
After watching the video “Evolution of Management” one will know that there are four major approaches and time periods. The first one starts in the late 1800’s which is known has the classical approach. Next, it is the behavioral approach which started in the early 1900’s. Then in the 1930’s and 1940’s we moved into the systems approach. Now we are currently in the contingency approach, which first started in the 1960’s. In this paper we will discuss each approach and which one I feel is the most important. First, we will start with the classical approach. It would be a type of management that the manager would be the head of a formal hierarchy, kind of like a dictator. This approach mostly focuses on performing tasks efficiently, so that they get the best results. This approach was also broken down into scientific and administrative management. The scientific part focuses on improving efficiency through studies and experiments. Administrative focuses on working as a team, instead of each to our own. These two parts create the foundation for management as we know it today. Next, was the behavior approach which started in the early 1900’s. This part focuses on understanding the needs and wants of people in a company. By knowing how people deal with different things and different types of people, we can create different ways to manage each individual. I know I like challenging myself so I can learn new things, but some people want to be showed step by step on how to do something. By finding out about different behaviors we are able to adapt to new situations. Then in the 1930’s and 1940’s we moved into the systems approach. This style believes that each company runs like a set of interrelated parts to achieve one goal. I would believe that each person does their part, you can achieve, if one person starts slacking off, most likely you will not reach the same standard. By keeping each person motivated you will
After watching the video “Evolution of Management” one will know that there are four major approaches and time periods. The first one starts in the late 1800’s which is known has the classical approach. Next, it is the behavioral approach which started in the early 1900’s. Then in the 1930’s and 1940’s we moved into the systems approach. Now we are currently in the contingency approach, which first started in the 1960’s. In this paper we will discuss each approach and which one I feel is the most important. First, we will start with the classical approach. It would be a type of management that the manager would be the head of a formal hierarchy, kind of like a dictator. This approach mostly focuses on performing tasks efficiently, so that they get the best results. This approach was also broken down into scientific and administrative management. The scientific part focuses on improving efficiency through studies and experiments. Administrative focuses on working as a team, instead of each to our own. These two parts create the foundation for management as we know it today. Next, was the behavior approach which started in the early 1900’s. This part focuses on understanding the needs and wants of people in a company. By knowing how people deal with different things and different types of people, we can create different ways to manage each individual. I know I like challenging myself so I can learn new things, but some people want to be showed step by step on how to do something. By finding out about different behaviors we are able to adapt to new situations. Then in the 1930’s and 1940’s we moved into the systems approach. This style believes that each company runs like a set of interrelated parts to achieve one goal. I would believe that each person does their part, you can achieve, if one person starts slacking off, most likely you will not reach the same standard. By keeping each person motivated you will
References: Evolution of Management (Motion Picture). Retrieved from Kaplan University Online on June 19, 2012.