THEORIES IN MANAGEMENT Flashcards
Scientific Management
Frederick Taylor
Theory of Bureaucracy
Max Weber
Administrative Theory
Henri Fayol
Human Relations Theory
Elton Mayo
THEORIES IN MANAGEMENT
01: Scientific Management
02: Theory of Bureaucracy
03: Administrative Theory
04: Systems Theory
05: Human Relations Theory
06: Sociotechnical Theory
07: Contingency Theory
08: Theory X and Y
First studied work performance scientifically
Frederick Taylor
Simplifying tasks to increase productivity
Scientific Management
He suggested leaders assign team members to jobs that best match their abilities, train them thoroughly and supervise them to ensure they remain efficient in the role. (Job specialization)
Frederick Taylor
Structuring organizations in a hierarchy so there are clear rules of governance
Theory of Bureaucracy
meticulous record-keeping and documentation and the selection and promotion of employees based on their performance and qualifications.
Theory of Bureaucracy
6 factoros of Theory of Bureaucracy
Hierarchy of Authotiry
Division of Labor (Specialization)
Clearly Defined Rules and Regulation
Impersonal Relationships
Formal Selection of Employees
Career Development
Father of Modern Management
Henri Fayol
He outlined the principles and functions of management
Henri Fayol
Manager controls the resources and principle
Administrative Theory
7 principles of Administrative Theory
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D
E
Freedom to the employee to carry out responsibilities without being forced
a. Initiative
Environmental kindness
b. Equity
Employees are treated equally without basing on their qualifications and task contribution
Communication flows from top to bottom
c. Scalar chain
Giving monetary and nonmonetary based on performance
d. Remunition
Award system
d. Remunition
With only one manager per department to avoid confusion on who to follow
e. Unity of direction
Employees are expected to have good supervision
Ex. Suspension or punishment
f. Discipline
The unified team contribution will achieve more than individual performance
g. Espirit de Corps
Steps in Administrative Theory
Forecasting
Planning
Organizing
Commanding
Coordinating
Controlling
businesses consist of multiple components that must work in harmony for the larger system to function optimally
Systems Theory
Systems Theory depends on three things:
- SYNERGY
- INTERDEPENDECE
- INTERRELATIONS BETWEEN SUBSYSTEMS
The employees are the most important components of the company
Systems Theory
Absence of one of lawyer can lead to the failure of a team
Systems Theory
Interaction of the elements in Systems Theory
o Environment, workplace, co-employees
Evolving as a group
Systems Theory
correcting oneself
Self-regulation
focused changing working conditions like lighting, break times and the length of the workday
Human Relations Theory
o changing the working environment
Human Relations Theory
o care and attention is more important than money, monetary amounts, or the working environment itself
Human Relations Theory
o relationships are more important
Human Relations Theory
Focuses on integrating people and technology.
Sociotechnical Theory
Focuses on determining the best management approach for a given situation.
Contingency Theory
o Giving solutions immediately
Contingency Theory
