CLASSICAL MANAGEMENT Timeline The classical theory was used

CLASSICAL MANAGEMENT

Timeline � The classical theory was used from 1850 -1920

Key Concepts � Classical school emphasized a scientific approach to study management and wanted to make organizations run like a well oiled machine. � Scientific management helped develop a standard way of performing each job, selected appropriate workers, trained workers to use that method and provided incentives. � Administrative principles have 5 basic functions that include: planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating and controlling. � Bureaucratic organizations clearly defined formal authority and responsibility.

Key Players & Major Contributors � � � Frederick Taylor - Father of Scientific Method. Analyzed jobs to make them highly effective. Scientific Management: 1. Develop a procedure for each job. 2. Job specialization. 3. Train workers scientifically 4. Plan and Schedule work. 5. Establish methods and times for each job. 6. Use incentives � Frank and Lillian Gilbreth developed more efficient work procedures. � Henry Gantt developed a method for scheduling work. � Henri Fayol "Father Of Modern Management" had five key concepts of management 1. Planning 2. Coordination 3. Organizing 4. Controlling 5. Commanding � � �

Relevance to “Today's" Management � Scientific Management � Fayol’s 5 major functions: Planning, coordinating, organizing, controlling, and commanding. � Fayol’s 14 principles � Mary Parker Follett: stressed importance of people and worker participation. (A common trend today) � Mcdonald’s