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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Evolution of Management Theories and Figures
- Management thought emerged as a new field of study influenced by social, economic, and political forces, with key figures like Frederick Taylor, Elton Mayo, and W. Edwards Deming shaping its development.
- The late 1800s saw America rise as the manufacturing capital, with mass production techniques leading to increased productivity but also chaos due to collaboration issues between people and machines.
- The development of four major management theories - classical, behavioral, systems, and contingency approaches - aimed to address productivity problems and inefficiencies in large-scale production.
- Frederick Taylor's scientific management theory focused on improving work efficiency through systematic study of work methods, tools, and performance standards, emphasizing the role of management in developing the best way to perform tasks.
- Elton Mayo's Hawthorne experiments highlighted the importance of social relationships in the workplace for increased output, leading to a shift in management theory towards understanding human needs and attitudes within organizations.
