Evolution of Management Though (BBA Semester-I)
Evolution of Management Though (BBA Semester-I)
Evolution of Management Though (BBA Semester-I)
Management
Thought
Introduction
Introduction
Evolution Of Management Thought
➢ Classical Theory
➢ Neo classical Theory
➢ Modern Theory
Definition of classical approach
F. W Taylor’s
contribution ( 1856 -
1915 )
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Basic principles of management
o Division of work
Authority and responsibility
o Discipline
Unity of command
o Unity of direction
Remuneration
o Centralisation
Scalar chain
o Order
Equity
o Initiative
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Theory of authority structures
➢ Charismatic authority structure
➢ Traditional authority structure
➢ Rational legal authority structure
Charismatic authority structure
Educational Non-Profit
MNCs
Institutions Organizations
The coordinative principle
“The coordinative principle of management refers to the
concept of effectively and efficiently coordinating the
activities and efforts of individuals and departments
within an organization to achieve its goals and objectives.”
Integration of Efforts
Unity of Purpose
Effective Communication
Hierarchy and Structure
Standardization
Monitoring and Feedback
Effective Leadership
The Scalar Principle
The scalar principle, also known as the scalar chain or scalar process,
focuses on the hierarchical structure and the chain of authority
within an organization. It outlines the formal communication channels
and levels of authority that exist within an organization.
Hierarchy
Chain of Command
Unity of Command
Levels of Authority
Communication Flow
Accountability
Span of Control
Contribution of Classical Theory of Management
Overemphasis on Efficiency
Mechanistic and Bureaucratic
Ignorance of Human Needs
Lack of Flexibility
Resistance to Change
Top-Down Decision-Making
Neoclassical
Theory
o Also known as “Behavioural science approach to modifying and improving the
classical theory”.
o Neoclassical theory gives importance to human and social aspects of the water
and his relations in the organization.
Elements of Neoclassical
✓ theory
✓ Hawthorne Experiment
✓ Human Relations Management
Behavioural science approach
Hawthorne Experiment 4 phases of
o Conducted by Elton Mayo at Hawthorne
Hawthorne plant & general o Illumination Experiment (1924-1927)
Experiment
electronic company (GEC) Relay assembly room experiment
between1927 and 1932 at Chicago.
o (1924-1928)
o Objective of the experiment was to o Mass interviewing programme
find out the behaviour and altitude of (1928-1930)
workers at.
o Bank wiring room study (1931-
1932)
Critiesms of
Hawthorne
o Lack experiment
validity
More importance to human
o aspects
o Emphasising on group decision
making
o It was not concluded scientifically
Over importance to freedom of
o workers
Human Relation
Human Movement
relation is involving people in org in order to develop
team work which effectively fulfils their needs and achieve org goals.
Features are :
✓ Positive work environment
✓ Focus in on people
✓ Sound human relations
• Behavioural science approach
Modern
Theory
Modern management has grown with the growth of social-
economics and scientific institution.
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Recent Developments in Management
Thought
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Let us sum up