ADMS 1000 D CLASS NOTES
E-book chapter 1
Classical approach (see page 24-35)
Theory: “Securing the maximum prosperity for Application and examples
the employer coupled with the maximum
prosperity for each employee”
Scientific Management – Frederick Taylor
Standardizing the work
compartmentalized work
(breaking down the job into basic
parts)
observation and measurement
(Determining the most effective
method and time for performing a
task)
one best method for performing a
job (employees are to strictly
follow this method)
Supervising the workers
Managers only take charge of
their areas of expertise.
Managers’ mental work should be
separated from laborers’ physical
work
Workers are not capable of
managing themselves.
Motivating the workers
Money is the only factor in
motivating workers.
Compensation must be closely
tied to performance.
Piece-rate pay was desirable.
Administrative management - Henry Fayol
Work compartmentalized (work is broken
down and separate tasks are assigned to
workers).
Each employee reports to only one boss
(authority concentrated at upper levels of
the organization).
Team spirit and harmony.
Company goals take priority over
individual interests.
Bureaucratic management – Max Weber
Rules and procedures (employees strictly
, obey rules and procedures)
Hierarchy of authority
Division of labor
Impersonality (No family or friends, no
favoritism)
Selection and promotion (based on ability
and performance, no favoritism)
Behavioural School (page 37-39)
This approach refers to managerial perspectives that consider the social or human side of
organizations and addresses the challenges of managing human beings.
Theory Application and examples
Mary Parker Follet
Coordination and harmonizing group
efforts (close involvement of managers
with subordinates in the daily conduct of
work)
Subordinates should be involved in the
decision-making process in matters
relating to their work.
Self-management
Collaboration
Chester Barnard
To establish and maintain a good
communication system with employees
Establish the organizational objectives
and ensure workers are motivated to attain
them
Authority of management over
subordinates must be earned
Collaboration
Modern Behavioural Science & Motivation-
Based Perspectives
the motivation of employees is key
Elton Mayo
Special attention paid to workers
increased productivity
social factors had a greater impact on
productivity than actual working
conditions
managing involves social interaction
Analysis of 7 External Environmental Forces:
E-book chapter 1
Classical approach (see page 24-35)
Theory: “Securing the maximum prosperity for Application and examples
the employer coupled with the maximum
prosperity for each employee”
Scientific Management – Frederick Taylor
Standardizing the work
compartmentalized work
(breaking down the job into basic
parts)
observation and measurement
(Determining the most effective
method and time for performing a
task)
one best method for performing a
job (employees are to strictly
follow this method)
Supervising the workers
Managers only take charge of
their areas of expertise.
Managers’ mental work should be
separated from laborers’ physical
work
Workers are not capable of
managing themselves.
Motivating the workers
Money is the only factor in
motivating workers.
Compensation must be closely
tied to performance.
Piece-rate pay was desirable.
Administrative management - Henry Fayol
Work compartmentalized (work is broken
down and separate tasks are assigned to
workers).
Each employee reports to only one boss
(authority concentrated at upper levels of
the organization).
Team spirit and harmony.
Company goals take priority over
individual interests.
Bureaucratic management – Max Weber
Rules and procedures (employees strictly
, obey rules and procedures)
Hierarchy of authority
Division of labor
Impersonality (No family or friends, no
favoritism)
Selection and promotion (based on ability
and performance, no favoritism)
Behavioural School (page 37-39)
This approach refers to managerial perspectives that consider the social or human side of
organizations and addresses the challenges of managing human beings.
Theory Application and examples
Mary Parker Follet
Coordination and harmonizing group
efforts (close involvement of managers
with subordinates in the daily conduct of
work)
Subordinates should be involved in the
decision-making process in matters
relating to their work.
Self-management
Collaboration
Chester Barnard
To establish and maintain a good
communication system with employees
Establish the organizational objectives
and ensure workers are motivated to attain
them
Authority of management over
subordinates must be earned
Collaboration
Modern Behavioural Science & Motivation-
Based Perspectives
the motivation of employees is key
Elton Mayo
Special attention paid to workers
increased productivity
social factors had a greater impact on
productivity than actual working
conditions
managing involves social interaction
Analysis of 7 External Environmental Forces:
