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Scientific Management
This theory of management analyzes workflows, and its goal is to improve the efficiency of the economy, specifically worker efficiency. -
Classical Management Theory
This theory assumes that workers only have physical and economic needs. It does not worry about worker satisfaction. -
Bureaucratic Management
Created by Max Weber, this theory states that structuring an organization into a hierarchy and having clearly defined rules help keep an organization and its members in check. -
Principles of Administrative Management
According to this theory, the five basic elements of management are planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling. -
Human Relations Theory
This theory states that it purely focuses on worker satisfaction, which should lead to improved employee productivity. -
Systems Theory
The theory states that a system is a cohesive group of interrelated and interdependent parts that can be natural or human-made. -
Modern Management Theory
This theory uses mathematical techniques to understand the interrelationship of management and workers by using three major sub-theories: a quantitative approach, system approach, or
a contingency approach. -
Theory X
Theory X states that managers view their workers as if they do not want to work, and they do everything they can to avoid working. Therefore, the manager assumes they need constant direction and have to be controlled. -
Theory Y
Theory Y states that managers assume workers are easily motivated to work and enjoy it. Managers that follow this theory are usually more collaborative with their employees, and try to give them lots of responsibilities. -
Contingency Theory
This is an organizational theory that thinks there is no best way to organize a business, it states that the type of management is dependent on the situation.
