Management wk 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.
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!
Structure of the Unit Topic 1 – Evolution of management thinking Topic 3 – Managers and management 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 14 – Managing health and safety
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
Meanings of “Management”
Management is not Řízení
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”
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”
Management is (2) It might be stated that: “The management of this course takes a lot of effort”
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”
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”
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”
A definition of Management
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”
Management Theories (2) Max Weber and Henri Fayol (1920’s) “Bureaucracy” and “Universalism” 1: Bureaucratic method - Rules and Regulations 2: Universalism - Rigid hierarchies
Management Theories (3) Elton Mayo “Human Relations” 1: Recognise that people are not machines 2: Consultation 3: Social interaction
Management Theories (4) A. H. Maslow (1950’s and 1960’s) “Hierarchy of Needs” Recognise that people are different and have different needs.
Management Theories (5) E. H. Schein (1960’s) “Complex Man” Further recognition that people are individuals!
Management Theories (6) Peter Drucker (1960’s and 1970’s) “Management by Objectives” 2: Strategic management 3: Decentralisation
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)
Management Theories (8) (1980’s) “Japanese approach”
Management Theories (9) 1990’s - 2000’s “Learning Organisation” 1: Nothing is certain 3: Flat hierarchies 4: Business processes
Management Theories Further studies Start with http://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
This is the end of this session!
Seminar work
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.
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