Evolution of Management
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Management thought evolved as a field influenced by key figures like Frederick Taylor, Elton Mayo, and W. Edwards Deming, with the development of four major management theories to address productivity issues in large-scale production. Taylor's scientific management theory focused on work efficiency, while Mayo's Hawthorne experiments emphasized social relationships for increased output, shifting management theory towards understanding human needs in organizations.
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- Frederick Taylor emphasized improving work efficiency through scientific methods and management's role in task optimization.
- Elton Mayo's Hawthorne experiments underscored the significance of social relationships at work, prompting a shift towards understanding human needs in organizational settings.
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Recent questions
Who is considered the father of scientific management?
Frederick Taylor
What major factor did Elton Mayo's Hawthorne experiments emphasize?
Social relationships in the workplace
What were the key figures influencing the development of management thought?
Frederick Taylor, Elton Mayo, W. Edwards Deming
What were the four major management theories developed to address productivity problems?
Classical, behavioral, systems, contingency approaches
What challenges arose in American manufacturing during the late 1800s?
Collaboration issues between people and machines
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