Theories
(Classical) Administrative Principles: Henry Fayol and Mary Parker Follett
Administrative Principle Theory bases itself on abstract concept of compartmentalization and
“the art of getting things done through people.”
(Classical) Bureaucratic Organization: Max Weber
A system of rules and procedures that are designed to make the operation of an organization or society as efficient, effective, and rational as possible
(Classical) Scientific Management: Frederick Taylor
Scientific Management theory, in broad terms, is the application of industrial engineering concepts to build a system in which waste is eliminated, the process and method of production are improved, and goods are equally distributed.
(Behavioural) Theory of Adult Personality: Chris Argyris
(Behavioural) Theory X and Theory Y: Douglas McGregor
The behavioural approach to management focuses on individual behaviour, motivations, and social interactions.
The McGregor X and Y theory is based on the influence of motivation in the workplace. McGregor's theory is influenced on the thesis that managers should give more attention to the social and self-actualizing needs of employees.
(Behavioural) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Abraham Maslow
Describes the stages of growth in humans.
A pyramid (shown in next slide) that is used as a classification system with human needs being at the bottom and acquired human emotions at the top.
(Classical) Administrative Principles: Henry Fayol and Mary Parker Follett
Administrative Principle Theory bases itself on abstract concept of compartmentalization and
“the art of getting things done through people.”
(Classical) Bureaucratic Organization: Max Weber
A system of rules and procedures that are designed to make the operation of an organization or society as efficient, effective, and rational as possible
(Classical) Scientific Management: Frederick Taylor
Scientific Management theory, in broad terms, is the application of industrial engineering concepts to build a system in which waste is eliminated, the process and method of production are improved, and goods are equally distributed.
(Behavioural) Theory of Adult Personality: Chris Argyris
(Behavioural) Theory X and Theory Y: Douglas McGregor
The behavioural approach to management focuses on individual behaviour, motivations, and social interactions.
The McGregor X and Y theory is based on the influence of motivation in the workplace. McGregor's theory is influenced on the thesis that managers should give more attention to the social and self-actualizing needs of employees.
(Behavioural) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Abraham Maslow
Describes the stages of growth in humans.
A pyramid (shown in next slide) that is used as a classification system with human needs being at the bottom and acquired human emotions at the top.