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Social Work and Management Theories
Social Work and Management Theories
Social Work and Management Theories
Management Theories
Theoretical Framework
Management
• The creation and maintenance of an internal environment in an
enterprise where individuals, working together in groups, can perform
efficiently and effectively toward the attainment of group goals.
Classical Management Theory and
Modern Management Theory
Classical Management Theory Modern Management Theory
Behavioral Theories
Frederick Taylor, Max Weber and Henri Fayol Elton Mayo, Douglas McGregor
Concerned with the efficient and economical organization Recognized that people are the major resource in any
organization.
TAYLOR: Productivity is likely to improve with good interpersonal
It is through enforced standardization of methods, enforced relationships and not necessarily dependent on wages and
adoption of the best implements and working conditions, and working conditions.
enforced cooperation that this faster work can be assured.
From rational model of traditional theory to a behavioral
Father of scientific management model that emphasize the role of the individual in the
organization.
Management has the duty of enforcing cooperation.
Identification of personal goals with goals of management
Advocated that division of labor, piecemeal incentive, and
careful use of time are ways to promote efficiency.
Classical Management Theory Modern Management Theory
Frederick Taylor, Max Weber and Henri Fayol
MAX WEBER: MCGREGOR:
Conceives bureaucracy as the most effective means for the
administration of large, and complex organizations. Theory X and Theory Y
Human performance is a major contribution
To ensure performance:
• Management by rules Theory X = close control and direction due to inherent dislike
• Without regard to emotions for work
• Jobs and authority are defined clearly
• Behavior is closely regulated through carefully spelled-out Theory Y = accepts and sought responsibility under proper
rules by superiors. conditions
Planning – outline the activities to be carried out and the methods of execution
Organizing – Formal structure and training staff and favorable working conditions
Staffing – recruiting, developing, firing of staff
Directing – continuous task of leading by making decisions, specific and general orders
Coordinating – interrelating the various parts of the work
Reporting – keeping superiors informed of the status of the work
Budgeting – fiscal planning, accounting, and control