Organisational Management - The Evolution of Organisation Theory and Design

These flashcards cover key concepts in organizational management, focusing on historical theories, structures, and the evolution of management principles.

Taylorism

A management theory developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor focusing on efficiency and the one best way to perform tasks.

Fordism

A manufacturing system characterized by standardization and mass production developed by Henry Ford.

Human Relations Theory

A management perspective that emphasizes the importance of social and psychological factors in enhancing employee productivity.

Toyotism

A production philosophy that emphasizes flexibility and efficiency, originally developed by Toyota in response to changing market demands.

Contingency Theory

A management theory positing that organizational performance is contingent on various internal and external factors.

Division of Labour

The process of breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable sub-tasks that can be assigned to different organizational units.

Centralized System

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of management.

Decentralized System

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is distributed among lower levels of management.

Matrix Organisation

An organizational structure that combines functional and project-based divisions of labour.

Virtual Network Organisation

An organizational structure characterized by the absence of a traditional hierarchical structure, often facilitated by technology.

MATRIX ORGANISATION

An organizational structure that combines both product-based and functional divisions.

Human Resources

The department responsible for managing employee-related functions in an organization.

Functional Organisation

An organizational structure in which the main division of labour is based on functions like HR, accounting, and manufacturing.

Divisional Organisation

An organizational structure that divides operations into semi-autonomous divisions, each focused on a specific product or market.

TEAM-BASED ORGANISATION

An organizational model that relies on teams rather than traditional hierarchies to perform work.

Configuration

The structural blueprint of an organization, encompassing its complexity, hierarchy, and unit sizes.