UU-MBA712-Theories of Management

Week 2 – Individual Assignment - Guidelines

Explain the meaning of ‘scientific management’. Also, discuss the principles of scientific management
advocated by F.W. Taylor. Enumerate the major advantages and weak spots of Taylor’s scientific
management theory.

Furthermore, list the contributions of Henri Fayol’s administrative management theory. Describe the 14
principles of management advocated by Henri Fayol. Finally, make a comparative analysis of Taylor’s
scientific management and Fayol’s administrative management.

Report structure

Students will decide on the appropriate structure and content. However, we expect to see the following
elements:

1. Introduction: A good and appropriate introduction considering the case study and the theories and
concepts of week 2. Make sure to define the primary aim of your report in the introduction.
2. Main body: Present and discuss the issues of the topic. Demonstrate in-depth critical examination
and discuss evidence of independent research on the topic. Search the related literature using a variety
of sources such as textbooks, academic and scientific journals. Organise and structure your work so
that the reader can follow the line of the argument. Link the paragraphs by using linking words.
3. Conclusions: The conclusion section is an integral part of every report. Writing a good concluding
paragraph can be challenging. Restate your thesis and summarise your main points of evidence for
the reader. Similarly to the introduction section, the conclusion should be interesting! The conclusion
should summarise the main points of your assignment. Implications: Demonstrate what you have
learned from your assignment by addressing the central question and adequately summarise the
findings of your research.

The following points should be noted for this part of the assessment:

● This is an individual assessment, not a group task.

● Your report should be submitted on the due date (i.e. Sunday of Week 2) by 11.59 p.m. (23.59 hours)
VLE (UTC) time at the latest. To submit your assignment, please use the submission link titled “Week
2 – Individual Assignment” that is located in Week 2 on the VLE page of your module.
● Literature should be sourced from a range of journal articles and textbooks. A limited range of
readings will be made available.
● The word count is 750 words +/- 10%. This does not include the reference list and any appendices
the assignment may include.
● Accurate referencing of sources is crucial in this coursework. The referencing system used in this
module is the APA Reference system. Please make sure you are familiar with this.

UU-MBA712-Theories of Management Page 1

 ● Academic Integrity: Students are expected to demonstrate academic integrity by completing their own
work, assignments, and other assessment exercises. Submission of work from another person, whether
it is from printed sources or someone other than the student; previously graded papers; papers
submitted without proper citations; or submitting the same paper to multiple courses without the
knowledge of all instructors involved can result in a failing grade. Incidents involving academic
dishonesty will be reported to university officials for appropriate sanctions. Furthermore, students
must always submit work that represents their original words or ideas. If any words or ideas used in
an assignment or assessment submission do not represent the student’s original words or ideas, all
relevant sources must be cited along with the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas
that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether
copyrighted or not and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication
originates from an identifiable source.
● The report must be submitted electronically via “Turnitin.”

UU-MBA712-Theories of Management Page 2