Classical Management Theory

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The classical management theory is based on the
following principles:

• Scientific management should be used to determine the most

efficient way to do a job.
• Employees are selected to perform tasks based on their skills
and specializations.
• Operations should be streamlined as much as possible.
• Decisions are made by a single person or by a select few
authority figures.
• Productivity is the primary goal.
• Increased profit is given priority.
Concepts of the classical management theory
1. Centralized structure of leadership
2. Labor specialization
3. Wage incentives
Three theories of classical management:

These are also called the pillars of classical approach.

I. Scientific Management
II. Administrative Management
III. Bureaucratic Management
 I. Scientific Management

Frederick Winslow Taylor

is the father of scientific
management.
Four Principles of Scientific Management

Taylor's four principles are as follows:

1. Replace working by "rule of thumb," or simple habit and common sense, and
instead use the scientific method to study work and determine the most efficient
way to perform specific tasks.
2. Rather than simply assign workers to just any job, match workers to their jobs
based on capability and motivation, and train them to work at maximum efficiency.
3. Monitor worker performance, and provide instructions and supervision to ensure
that they're using the most efficient ways of working.
4. Allocate the work between managers and workers so that the managers spend
their time planning and training, allowing the workers to perform their tasks
efficiently.
 II. Administrative Management

Henri Fayol is the

father of administrative
management.
 This conclusion of Fayol brings out two features of
management:
• Management is an activity which is different from other business
activities.
• Management has the quality of being universal.

14 Principles of Management according to Fayol

- These 14 principles of management are used to manage an
organization and are beneficial for prediction, planning, decision-
making, organization and process management, control, and
coordination.
 14 Principles of Management according to Fayol

• Division of work • Scalar chain (line of authority)

• Authority and Responsibility • Equity
• Discipline • Stability of tenure of personnel
• Unity of command • Initiative
• Unity of direction • Esprit de corps
• Subordination of individual • Order
interests to the general interests
• Remuneration
• Centralization
 III. Bureaucratic Management

Max Weber is the father

of bureaucratic
management.
 Features of Bureaucratic Management
The following are the chief characteristics of the bureaucratic
management:
1. Proper Division of Work
2. Clear Hierarchy of Authority
3. System of Rules
4. Impersonal Relations between People
5. Promotion Based on Competence
 Three types of legitimate authority according to Weber
Weber’s keen insight lay in distinguishing different types of legitimate
authority that characterize different types of societies, especially as
they evolve from simple to more complex societies. These are: 

1. Traditional Authority
2. Charismatic Authority
3. Rational-Legal Authority
Thank You!