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Ana 201 Management
Ana 201 Management
Ana 201 Management
A. Theories of Management
1. Classical School
developed during the Industrial Revolution
This management theory is based on the belief that workers only have physical and
economic needs.
It does not take into account social needs or job satisfaction, but instead advocates a
specialization of labor, centralized leadership and decision-making, and profit
maximization.
Designed solely to streamline operations, increase productivity and enhance the bottom
line.
This theory offers some principles that remain valid, to an extent, in small business
settings in regards to manufacturing.
The autocratic leadership model is the central part of classical management theory.
Major contributors:
1. Max Weber
He believed that organizations should be managed impersonally and that a formal
organizational structure, where specific rules were followed, was important. He thought
authority should be something that was part of a person's job and passed from individual
to individual as one person left and another took over. This non personal, objective form
of organization was called a bureaucracy.
Weber believed that all bureaucracies have the following characteristics:
A well‐defined hierarchy. .
Division of labor and specialization.
Rules and regulations.
Impersonal relationships between managers and employees.
Competence as the basis of all decisions hiring, job assignments and promotions.
Records of files of its activities.
2. Henri Fayol
a French mining engineer, developed 14 principles of management based on his
management experiences. These principles provide modern‐day managers with general
guidelines on how a supervisor should organize her department and manage her staff.
4. Chester Barnard
He was the President of New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, introduced the idea of
the informal organization. He felt that these informal organizations provided necessary
and vital communication functions for the overall organization and that they could help
the organization accomplish its goals.
Hierarchical structure
Under classical management theory, workplaces are divided under three distinct
layers of management.
At the very top are the owners, board of directors and executives that set the
long-range objectives for a firm.
Middle management takes on the responsibility of overseeing supervisors while
setting goals at the department level to fit within the confines of the managers’
budget.
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At the lowest level of the chain are supervisors, who manage day-to-day
activities, address employee problems and provide training.
Specialization
The classical management theory involves:
an assembly line view of the workplace in which large tasks are broken down into
smaller ones that are easy to accomplish.
Workers understand their roles and typically specialize in a single area. This helps
increase productivity and efficiency need of employees to multi task while
eliminating the need for employee to multi-task.
Incentives
This theory believes that employees are motivated by financial rewards. It
proposes that employees will work harder and be more productive if they are
awarded incentives based on their work. Employers who can motivate their
employees using this tactic may be able to achieve increased production,
efficiency and profit.
2. Behavioral School
Behavioral management theories show the human relations aspect of
management and how productivity depends on workforce motivation levels.
7. Elton Mayo and colleague important contributions to Human Relation School of thought
through their famous Hawthorne Study. This study focuses on managerial strategy and
incorporating the socio-psychological aspects of human behavior in organization.
8. McGregor, Likert, Chester Barnard, Kurt Lewin, and others, classified as exponents of the
Human Behavioral School. They considered the human side of the enterprise as an interactive
subsystem of the total organizational system.
4. Evaluation criteria
In management science, model has been evaluated against a set of
effectiveness criteria (e.g. revenue, return on investment, and cost saving).
5. Operations management
Refers to the various models and techniques in use. Some of the
commonly used methods are forecasting, inventory modelling, linear and
nonlinear programming, scheduling, simulation, networks models,
probability analysis, and break even analysis. Operations management
specialists use these techniques to solve manufacturing problems.
Because management science thought is still evolving, more specific technic can be expected.
Management is an art and a science. Managers deal with human beings whose behavior
cannot be reduced to formulas. Managers can benefit from learning and implementing best
practices or studied and tested approaches to running an organization. Management theories
are visions of different ways to run a business based on differing assumptions about how
people and systems operate. They have evolved considerably over time from traditional top-
down authoritarian paradigms to more human-centered contemporary adaptations.
unchecked hierarchical bureaucracy and stressed the role of emotion in a business landscape
dominated by technology.
Human Relations Theories
Over the course of the 20th century, management systems became more human-centered,
emphasizing the capacities of individuals to act autonomously and creatively and gearing
management toward bringing out the potential of the people they employ. Human relations
management theories emphasize the importance of aligning the needs of the workers with the
needs of the company and adopting policies aimed at their mutual benefit.
Systems Theory
Systems theory looks for holistic patterns in scientific and metaphysical contexts, and the
management approach to systems theory aims for achieving an integrated and balanced whole in
business as well. Features include identifying the overall goal of the organization, working so
that its various elements function cohesively to achieve this goal, and understanding the cycles
regulating a system's inputs and outcomes. This management theory is especially effective for
recognizing and leveraging the particular patterns that a company's operations follow.
B. Principles of Management
The 14 principles of management can be used to manage organizations and are useful tools
for forecasting, planning, process management, organization management, decision-making,
coordination and control.
Although they are obvious, many of these matters are still used based on common sense in
current management practices in organizations. It remains a practical list with focus areas
that are based on Henri Fayol ’s research which still applies today due to a number of logical
principles.
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1. Division of Work
Employees are specialized in different areas and they have different skills. Different
levels of expertise can be distinguished within the knowledge areas (from generalist to
specialist). Personal and professional developments support this. According to Henri
Fayol specialization promotes efficiency of the workforce and increases productivity.
2. Authority and Responsibility
In order to get things done in an organization, management has the authority to give
orders to the employees. Of course with this authority comes responsibility. According
to Henri Fayol, the accompanying power or authority gives the management the right to
give orders to the subordinates. The responsibility can be traced back from performance
and it is therefore necessary to make agreements about this.
3. Discipline
It is often a part of the core values of a mission and vision in the form of good conduct
and respectful interactions. This management principle is essential and is seen as the oil
to make the engine of an organization run smoothly.
4. Unity of Command
The management principle ‘Unity of command’ means that an individual employee
should receive orders from one manager and that the employee is answerable to that
manager. If tasks and related responsibilities are given to the employee by more than one
manager, this may lead to confusion which may lead to possible conflicts for employees.
By using this principle, the responsibility for mistakes can be established more easily.
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5.Unity of Direction
This management principle is all about focus and unity. All employees deliver the same
activities that can be linked to the same objectives. All activities must be carried out by
one group that forms a team. These activities must be described in a plan of action. The
manager is ultimately responsible for this plan and he monitors the progress of the
defined and planned activities. Focus areas are the efforts made by the employees and
coordination.
6. Subordination of Individual Interest
There are always all kinds of interests in an organization. In order to have an organization
function well, Henri Fayol indicated that personal interests are subordinate to the interests
of the organization (ethics). The primary focus is on the organizational objectives and not
on those of the individual. This applies to all levels of the entire organization, including
the managers.
7. Remuneration
Motivation and productivity are close to one another as far as the smooth running of an
organization is concerned. This management principle argues that the remuneration
should be sufficient to keep employees motivated and productive. There are two types of
remuneration namely non-monetary (a compliment, more responsibilities, credits) and
monetary (compensation, bonus or other financial compensation). Ultimately, it is about
rewarding the efforts that have been made.
8. The Degree of Centralization
9. Scalar Chain
Hierarchy presents itself in any given organization. This varies from senior management
(executive board) to the lowest levels in the organization. Henri Fayol ’s “hierarchy”
management principle states that there should be a clear line in the area of authority
(from top to bottom and all managers at all levels). This can be seen as a type of
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10. Order
According to this principle, employees in an organization must have the right resources
at their disposal so that they can function properly in an organization. In addition to
social order (responsibility of the managers) the work environment must be safe, clean
and tidy.
11. Equity
The management principle of equity often occurs in the core values of an organization.
According to Henri Fayol, employees must be treated kindly and equally. Employees
must be in the right place in the organization to do things right. Managers should
supervise and monitor this process and they should treat employees fairly and
impartially.
This management principle represents deployment and managing of personnel and this
should be in balance with the service that is provided from the organization.
Management strives to minimize employee turnover and to have the right staff in the
right place. Focus areas such as frequent change of position and sufficient development
must be managed well.
13. Initiative
Henri Fayol argued that with this management principle employees should be allowed
to express new ideas. This encourages interest and involvement and creates added
value for the company. Employee initiatives are a source of strength for the organization
according to Henri Fayol. This encourages the employees to be involved and interested.
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The management principle ‘esprit de corps’ stands for striving for the involvement and
unity of the employees. Managers are responsible for the development of morale in the
workplace; individually and in the area of communication. Esprit de corps contributes to
the development of the culture and creates an atmosphere of mutual trust and
understanding.
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According to Steve Jobs, “Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your
thinking clean to make it simple.” By understanding and learning to apply these universal principles, you
are more likely to excel as a manager in any organization. Here's what you will learn from reading this
blog:
While managers often view their work as task or supervisory in orientation, this view is an
illusion.
At the most fundamental level, management is a discipline that consists of a set of five general
functions: planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. These five functions are part of
a body of practices and theories on how to be a successful manager.
Understanding the functions will help managers focus efforts on activities that gain
results. Summarizing the five functions of great management (ICPM Management Content):
Planning: When you think of planning in a management role, think about it as the process of
choosing appropriate goals and actions to pursue and then determining what strategies to use,
what actions to take, and deciding what resources are needed to achieve the goals.
Organizing: This process of establishing worker relationships allows workers to work together to
achieve their organizational goals.
Leading: This function involves articulating a vision, energizing employees, inspiring and motivating
people using vision, influence, persuasion, and effective communication skills.
Staffing: Recruiting and selecting employees for positions within the company (within teams and
departments).
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Controlling: Evaluate how well you are achieving your goals, improving performance, taking actions. Put
processes in place to help you establish standards, so you can measure, compare, and make decisions.
Principle No. 2: The Types and Roles of Managers within the Organization
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Organizational structure is important in driving the business forward and every organization has a
structure. No matter the organizationally specific title, organizations contain front-line, middle, and top
managers. Above the top management team are a CEO and a board of director levels. To see this
structure even more clearly, visualize a pyramid model. The more you move toward the top of the
pyramid, the fewer managers you have. All of these management roles have specific tasks and duties.
According to Jones and George, “A managerial role is the set of specific tasks that a manager is expected
to perform because of the position he or she holds in an organization.” These skills can be gained with a
degree in organizational management.
All great managers play important roles in this model. One important thing to remember is from Henry
Mintzberg, a management scholar who researched and reduced thousands of tasks performed by
managers to 10 roles (ICPM). His model points out that there are three main types of roles all managers
play; they are decisional, interpersonal, and informational. In the decisional role, managers can perform
in an entrepreneurial manner, as a disturbance handler, resource allocator or negotiator. In an
interpersonal role, managers may be figureheads, leaders, and liaisons. In the informational role, they
monitor, are disseminators or spokespersons, and they share information.
“I define resources as people, time, money, and assets — and of course the basic definition of a project
is to have a goal and a start and end date — for pretty much any activity we do,” he explains.
Managers participate in operational planning and budget planning processes and, in doing so, actively
determine what should be done, in what order it is to be done, and determine what resources are
appropriate to be successful in achieving the plan. Keep in mind that this is not a personality contest.
The strategic plan and its specific objectives determine what is important and what may not be as
important.
Principle No. 4: Understanding and Applying the Four Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in
Maximizing Human Potential
Effective managers understand the context and culture in leadership situations. What helps these
managers succeed? It is simple; they understand EQ (the competencies in each dimension of emotional
intelligence).
Those four dimensions are: a high self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, and good social
skills. All of these competencies are important, and they lead to great connections with people. They
lead to stronger and more effective managerial performance. EQ is a very important component for
excelling as a supervisor.
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The job of the manager is to find a way to turn a team member’s skill and talent into a higher level of
performance. This idea doesn’t suggest manipulation at all. Instead, it is about maximizing human
potential, one team member at a time. It is as much art as it is science.
Dr. Diane Hamilton, program chair in the Forbes School of Business & Technology, recently described a
candidate seeking a position on the faculty senate with having a high EQ. Dr. Hamilton, a highly skilled
professional who possesses knowledge and skill in the area of Meyers Briggs Type Indicator, recognizes
the importance of EQ.
“He demonstrates emotional intelligence and exemplifies the high caliber of candidate I would like to
represent the FSB,” she said about the candidate.
A common axiom in management is that a qualified manager can manage any business. This point is
only partially true. It is true that most managers are generalists rather than specialists; however, many
very successful managers began their careers in specialist roles. What most successful managers bring to
their work in leading crews, departments, divisions, and companies is both a solid knowledge of the
business (they are very experienced) and a solid knowledge of the principles of great management.
Manager aspirants must first learn the characteristics of the business by doing, working in the trenches,
and discovering how the various pieces of the organization work together to become a universal whole,
because very good managers discover what is universal in the business and capitalize on it to advance
the business and improve performance.
Conclusion
Remember, as a manager, for greater job satisfaction and career success you should align to your
organization’s vision, mission, strategies, leadership, systems, structure, and cultures. In all you do, treat
people fairly and honestly and do your best to follow and embrace your organization’s ethics and core
values as well as your own. Talk the walk and walk the talk, and remember, people are watching and
seeing how you walk it. Give your very best to your teams, organizations, and customers. Be an effective
manager to get the performance results for your organization and build trust and positive relationship
with your people.
The article that was presented by the writer, Bill Davis was indeed very comprehensive
and informative. I agreed on almost all points on the report, the 5 principles of great management
that he enumerated play a very important role in deciding the future of the business or
organization. A successful manager should include the organization vision and mission,
strategies, leadership styles, system and structure and core cultures. In order to succeed the
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manager should do a hard work to understand and learn this principles and how to apply it in the
organization. The most important ideas in management are leadership, personality, motivation,
decision-making and communication. In my experience, a good and effective manager or director
is first and foremost a leader. A well-rounded manager or director has a personable personality
and can engage and motivate a multitude of different personalities. Also have the ability to assess
situations and people and make well-supported and smart decisions. Being a leader with a great
personality who can motivate and make decisions, uses critical thinking and good judgment.
According to Bill Davis the five principles of management are: 1. Management has five
general functions: Planning which includes identifying your goal, critical thinking and judgment to
choose what strategies and action to utilize and the available resources to use to achieve the
goal. Organizing is the process of assigning work to employees depending on their position or
skills and knowledge to achieve the goal. Leading, a successful manager must possess traits of
being a leader, this function motivates, encourages, support and inspire employees to work hard
for the common goal of the organization. Staffing function includes selecting an appropriate
employee to do the job in a team. Controlling is evaluating how the work is done, if there is any
amendments to strategies and actions to help establish standards.
The fifth principle of Davis is to know the purpose, philosophy and priority of the organization or
business. Organization vision and mission is essential in strategic planning, identifying goals, actions,
strategies and evaluating the achievement of goal is depending on the identity of the organization.
In conclusion a good manager is also a good leader which reflects her own experience, uses
critical thinking and judgment in planning, setting of goals, taking actions, decision making and
evaluating the success. Making amendments if the project fail. A successful manager treat people
honestly and fairly, consider the purpose, priority, ethics and core culture and values of his organization
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as well as its own. He always supports his teams and departments, always find solution when an issue
arises in an organization.
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