Classical and Neoclassical Theories of Management

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  • Frederick Taylor

    Frederick Taylor
    The "father of Scientific Management." The principles underlying his theory include: task specialiation, assembly line production practices, job analysis, work design, incentive schemes, person-job fit, and production quotas and control.
    Rahman, H. (2012). Henry Fayol and Frederick Winslow Taylor's contribution to management thought. ABC Journal of Advanced Research, 1. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/4462403/Henry_Fayol_and_Frederick_Winslow_Taylor_s_Contribution_to_Management_Thought_An

  • Henri Fayol

    Henri Fayol
    The "Father of Managment." His 14 Principles of Management are: division of work, authority, discipline, unity of command, unity of direction, subordination of individual interests to the general interests, remuneration, centralization, scalar chain, order, equity, stability of tenure of personnel, initiative, and esprit de corps.
    Rahman, H. (2012). Henry Fayol and Frederick Winslow Taylor's contribution to management thought.
    ABC Journal of Advanced Research, 1. Retrieved from www.academia.ed

  • Max Weber

    Max Weber
    Weber's "bureaucratic management theory" includes the following key elements: clearly defined job roles, a hierarchy of authority, standardized procedures, meticulous record keeping, and hiring employees with specific qualifications.
    Terry, L. (2011, May 20). The Management Theory of Max Weber. Retrieved September 24, 2015, from http://www.business.com/management/management-theory-of-max-weber/

  • Hawthorne Studies

    Hawthorne Studies
    Studies began at Hawthorne Works of the Western Electric Company .Experiments were done in four phases: illumination (1924-1927), relay assembly room (1927-1928), mass interviewing program (1928-1930), bank wiring room study (1931-1932)
    Chand, S. (2014, February 23). 4 Phases of Hawthorne Experiments – Discussed! | Business Management. Retrieved September 24, 2015, from http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/management/4-phases-of-hawthorne-experiments-discussed-business-management/27888/

  • Mary Parker Follett

    Mary Parker Follett
    Published "The Creative Experience," stressing the interactions of management and workers. Lewis, J. (n.d.). Mary Parker Follett, Management Pioneer and Theorist. Retrieved September 24, 2015, from http://womenshistory.about.com/od/business/p/m_p_follett.htm

  • Elton Mayo

    Elton Mayo
    Mayo reports on his findings from the Hathorne Studies and determines that the worker is not just an extension of machinery, but is driven by pshychological wants satisfied by belonging to group. Elton Mayo. (2014, September 27). New World Encyclopedia, . Retrieved 14:57, September 24, 2015 from http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/p/index.php?title=Elton_Mayo&oldid=984614.