MGMT1136 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Abraham Maslow, Google Scholar, Economic Rationalism
25 Aug 2018
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Chap 1&2: evolution of management theory (tut 2) Combine, allocate and utilise resources to achieve organisational objectives by taking inputs from their e(cid:374)(cid:448)iro(cid:374)(cid:373)e(cid:374)t a(cid:374)d through a (cid:272)o(cid:374)(cid:448)ersio(cid:374) pro(cid:272)ess ge(cid:374)erate outputs that (cid:858)add (cid:448)alue(cid:859) to their organisation. Inputs production conversion process outputs reproduction environment inputs et(cid:272) ((cid:374)ote that the pi(cid:448)otal role of la(cid:271)our i(cid:374) this pro(cid:272)ess = managers & employers) Incentives, good working conditions, constructive feedback to employers, Specialisation and division of labour: saves time, improves dexterity, encourages innovation. Bureaucracy (max weber): a rational and efficient form of organisation founded on logic, order and legitimate authority (was seen as a rational and ideal form of organisation) Clear division of labour (clear definition of authority and responsibility) Formal rules and procedures to ensure reliable and predictable behaviour. Impersonality management separate from the ownership of the organisation. Careers based on merit (based on technical qualifications) Administrative acts and decisions recorded in writing. Assumptions: people are rational, jobs can be optimised.
