The emergence of management and organization theory had two forms: Fayol’s principles and elements of management, Weber’s rationalized organization structure for efficiency. Fayol stressed: planning and organizing , and education for management. Weber sought leadership based on rational-legal authority, not tradition or charisma. | THE EVOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT THOUGHT, 6TH EDITION Electronic Resource by: Regina Greenwood and Julia Teahen Emergence of Management and Organization Theory CHAPTER 10 Emergence of Management and Organization Theory Henri Fayol – Modern approach to general management theory through the management process Max Weber – Bureaucracy to provide a formal approach to organization theory Henri Fayol (1841-1925) Jules Henri Fayol was born to French parents in Constantinople. His experiences as the Managing Director of Comambault formed his conception of management as the general activity of integrating functions of the firm in order to intelligently use resources to attain the objectives of the firm. While Taylor was more production oriented, Fayol’s viewpoint was that of general management. Henri Fayol, circa 1872 Source: La Societe de Commentry-Fourchambault et Decazeville, 1854-1954, Paris : Brodard et Taupin, 1954, p. 160. Henry Fayol’s Conclusions Managerial abilities differed from technical ones, and the success of the firm depended to a greater degree on good managers than good technicians. Fayol felt that every organization required management regardless of whether it was “commercial, industry, politics, religion, war, ” This statement suggests the universality of management in that this activity is necessary in all organizations. It does not mean that managers are universal. Fayol’s List of Managerial Qualities Physical qualities: health, vigor, address Mental qualities: ability to understand and learn, judgment, mental vigor, and adaptability Moral qualities: energy, firmness, willingness to accept responsibility, initiative, loyalty, tact dignity General education: general acquaintance with matters not belonging exclusively to the function performed Special knowledge: that peculiar to the function, be it technical, commercial, financial, managerial, etc. Experience: knowledge arising from the work proper; the recollection of lessons a person has | THE EVOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT THOUGHT, 6TH EDITION Electronic Resource by: Regina Greenwood and Julia Teahen Emergence of Management and Organization Theory CHAPTER 10 Emergence of Management and Organization Theory Henri Fayol – Modern approach to general management theory through the management process Max Weber – Bureaucracy to provide a formal approach to organization theory Henri Fayol (1841-1925) Jules Henri Fayol was born to French parents in Constantinople. His experiences as the Managing Director of Comambault formed his conception of management as the general activity of integrating functions of the firm in order to intelligently use resources to attain the objectives of the firm. While Taylor was more production oriented, Fayol’s viewpoint was that of general management. Henri Fayol, circa 1872 Source: La Societe de Commentry-Fourchambault et Decazeville, 1854-1954, Paris : Brodard et Taupin, 1954, p. 160. Henry Fayol’s Conclusions Managerial abilities .
