Module 4 People in Organisations History structure management

Module 4: People in Organisations History & structure – management theory 9/6/2021 HE Business 1

Objectives • • Recap on leadership session Look at case studies completed Questions regarding assessment Introduction to management 9/6/2021 HE Business 2

Organisational structures Understand & explain : • how changing theories of management have led to different structures • effects of changes in technology & working practices on structure of organisations 9/6/2021 HE Business 3

Division of labour • Henri Fayol (1841 -1925), hierarchical management, clear lines of authority, division of labour, specialisation increased output 9/6/2021 HE Business 4

Weber’s authority structures • charismatic leader • traditional - custom, status, family firms • bureaucratic, rational-legal 9/6/2021 HE Business 5

Bureaucracy tasks and duties allocated to clearly defined positions - hierarchy of authority operating on basis of rules and regulations - uniformity of action 9/6/2021 HE Business 6

Technology of production • unit production, production small batch to customer requirements • large-batch, mass production, production in advance, stored, adjustments • process production, continuous eg oil and gas, set desired level of output 9/6/2021 HE Business 7

Flatter hierarchies • empowerment - employees given right to take decisions in sphere of work • strategic alliance - arrangement with other organisation to co-operate in some way 9/6/2021 HE Business 8

Research Activities • Read through chapter 3 Approaches to Organisation and management p 6595 Mullins (depending on edition) • Read through presentation clicking on hyperlinks for further information on differing styles of management • Complete case study at end of chapter for next week 9/6/2021 HE Business 9