Chapter 2 continues its solid coverage of the historical development of management and organizations. It also examines new management thinking for turbulent times. The chapter includes a new section on systemic thinking and an expanded discussion of post-World War II management techniques. | The Evolution of Management Thinking Chapter 2 New Approach to Management Success accrues to those who learn how To be leaders To Initiate change To participate in and create organizations with fewer managers With less hierarchy that can change quickly Management and Organization Management philosophies and organization forms change over time to meet new needs Some ideas and practices from the past are still relevant and applicable to management today Historical Perspective Provides a context or environment Develops an understanding of societal impact Achieves strategic thinking Improves conceptual skills Social, political, and economic forces have influenced organizations and the practice of management Forces Influencing Organizations and Management Social Forces - values, needs, and standards of behavior Political Forces - influence of political and legal institutions on people & organizations Economic Forces - forces that affect the availability, production, & . | The Evolution of Management Thinking Chapter 2 New Approach to Management Success accrues to those who learn how To be leaders To Initiate change To participate in and create organizations with fewer managers With less hierarchy that can change quickly Management and Organization Management philosophies and organization forms change over time to meet new needs Some ideas and practices from the past are still relevant and applicable to management today Historical Perspective Provides a context or environment Develops an understanding of societal impact Achieves strategic thinking Improves conceptual skills Social, political, and economic forces have influenced organizations and the practice of management Forces Influencing Organizations and Management Social Forces - values, needs, and standards of behavior Political Forces - influence of political and legal institutions on people & organizations Economic Forces - forces that affect the availability, production, & distribution of a society’s resources among competing users Management Perspectives Over Time 1930 Humanistic Perspective 1990 1890 Classical 1940 1950 2000 Systems Theory 2000 2010 The Technology-Driven Workplace 1990 2010 The Learning Organization 1970 Contingency Views 2000 1980 Total Quality Management 2000 1940 Management Science Perspective 1990 2010 1870 Exhibit , Classical Perspective: 3000 . Rational, scientific approach to management – make organizations efficient operating machines Scientific Management Bureaucratic Organizations Administrative Principles Scientific Management: Taylor 1856-1915 General Approach Developed standard method for performing each job. Selected workers with appropriate abilities for each job. Trained workers in standard method. Supported workers by planning work and eliminating interruptions. Provided wage incentives to workers for increased output. Scientific Management Contributions Demonstrated the importance of compensation .
