Management wk 1– evolution of management thinking and theories
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Managementwk 1– evolution of management thinking
and theories
Richard Selby
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PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY:
You will NOT pass your exam by simply copying this work. You are expected to follow the links and
references given in your own studies, to expand your personal knowledge.
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PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY:
Also remember that well-known and well-respected managers spend time
to read biographies of other high profile managers to help them
develop their own characters. You should follow their examples!
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Structure of the Unit
• Topic 1 – Evolution of management thinking• Topic 2 – Strategic management• Topic 3 – Managers and management• Topic 4 – Hierarchies and teams• Topic 5 – Managing people• Topic 6 – Business processes• Topic 7 – Communication, documentation and feedback• Topic 8 – Managing finance (1)• Topic 9 – Managing finance (2)• Topic 10 – Managing projects (1)• Topic 11 – Managing projects (2)• Topic 12 – Managing marketing and customer care• Topic 13 – Managing quality• Topic 14 – Managing health and safety
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Management is not new
…..although the theory might be.
Consider:
• The building of the pyramids• The building of the Great Wall of China
All these had to be managed somehow
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Meaningsof “Management”
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Managementis notŘízení
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Management is (1)
All the employees within an organisation whose job it is to control other people and resources,
given the objectives of the organisation
It might be stated that:
“The management had a meeting this morning”
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Management is (1)
All the employees within an organisation whose job it is to control other people and resources,
given the objectives of the organisation
It might be stated that:
“The management had a meeting this morning”
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Management is (2)
The process which has to be done to make something happen
It might be stated that:
“The management of this course takes a lot of effort”
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Management is (2)
The process which has to be done to make something happen
It might be stated that:
“The management of this course takes a lot of effort”
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Management is (3)
A specific area of knowledge in which the work of managers and organisations is
studied
It might be stated that:
“We will be taking an examination in management in January”
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Management is (3)
A specific area of knowledge in which the work of managers and organisations are
studies
It might be stated that:
“We will be taking an examination in management in January”
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A definition ofManagement
Management is making the best possibleuse of resources, for example
People MoneyLand SpaceEquipment Time
…..in order to achieve understoodand discussed objectives
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Management Theories (1)
F. W. Taylor (1856 - 1917)
“Scientific Management”
1: Break down work into discrete parts
2: Only one “Best way” to do a job
3: Motivated by money to accept the “Best way”
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Management Theories (2)
Max Weber and Henri Fayol (1920’s)
“Bureaucracy” and “Universalism”
1: Bureaucratic method - Rules and Regulations
2: Universalism - Rigid hierarchies
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Management Theories (3)
Elton Mayo
“Human Relations”
1: Recognise that people are not machines
2: Consultation
3: Social interaction
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Management Theories (4)
A. H. Maslow (1950’s and 1960’s)
“Hierarchy of Needs”
Recognise that people are different and have different needs.
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Management Theories (5)
E. H. Schein (1960’s)
“Complex Man”
Further recognition that people are individuals!
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Management Theories (6)
Peter Drucker (1960’s and 1970’s)
“Management by Objectives”
1: Setting objectives for staff
2: Strategic management
3: Decentralisation
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Management Theories (7)
Peter Drucker (1960’s and 1970’s)
“Management by Objectives”
1: Setting objectives for staff
2: Strategic management
3: Decentralisation
Managing in turbulent times (Oil crisis/Middle East wars)
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Management Theories (8)
(1980’s)“Japanese approach”
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Management Theories (9)
1990’s - 2000’s“Learning Organisation”
1: Nothing is certain
2: Flexibility
3: Flat hierarchies
4: Business processes
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Management Theories
Further studies
Start withhttp://www.comp.glam.ac.uk/teaching/ismanagement/manstyles2f.htm
Then use search engines to research:FW Taylor, Max Weber, Henri Fayol, Elton Mayo,
AH Maslow, EH Shein, Peter Drucker
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This is the endof this session!
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Seminar work
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Seminar work
Working in groups of 3 or 4 people, find actual examples of at least one of these management practices in business (modern or older).
Be prepared to report back to the rest of the class before the end of this seminar session.