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Industrial Revolution
A period which the a country develops an industrial economy. This shaped management for history because more farmers were leaving their farms to work in factories where professional managers were needed. This created a oppurtunity for managers to become a thing. -
Scientific Management
In the scientific management theory the managers were elevated making better pay and more important. This created a better position at manager and more demanding -
The Interstate Commerce Act
In 1887 Congress passes the Interstate Commerce Act, the first major piece of regulatory legislation. This changed management for history because it allowed for the ICC to supervise the railroads. This made more management jobs and oppurtunity -
The Sherman Act
This made it illegal for companies to create monopolies. This shaped history for managers because it reduced economic competition so the managers can focus more on their business. -
The Hawthorne Studies
Elton Mayo becomes the first to question the behavioral assumptions of scientific management. The studies concluded that human factors were often more important than physical conditions in motivating employees to greater productivity. This made it better so managers would know how to treat their workers better -
Organization Development
Social scientist Kurt Lewin launches the Research Center for Group Dynamics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His contributions in change theory, action research, and action learning earn him the title of the “Father of Organization Development:” the systematic application of behavioral science knowledge at various levels (group, intergroup, and total organization) to bring about planned change. This made for a better more organized workplace -
Hierarchy of Needs
is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs. This made it better for managers to pick the right fit -
Theory X and Y
Theory X and Theory Y are theories of human work motivation and management. This created a different workplace and for workers to choose a better place to work. -
ethics
Business ethics refers to implementing appropriate business policies and practices with regard to arguably controversial subjects. This shaped how managers are today because it taught better work ethic. -
Drive Theory
Drive theory is based on the principle that organisms are born with certain psychological needs and that a negative state of tension is created when these needs are not satisfied. This shaped how managers are today because it caused for a better and more realible workforce
