GMS 200 Lecture 5: GMS 200 Week 5

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Global Management Studies
• Course: GMS 200
• Professor: Ado Abdoulkadre

Document Summary

Science of reducing a job or task to its basic physical motions: eliminating wasted motions improves performance. Administrative principles (henri fayol) : division of labor, authority, discipline, unity of command, unity of direction, subordination of individual interests, remuneration, centralization, scalar chain, order, equity, personnel tenure, initiative, esprit de corps. Scalar chain there should be a clear and unbroken line of communication from the top to the bottom of the organization. Unity of command each person should receive orders from only one boss. Unity of direction one person should be in charge of all activities with the same performance objective. An ideal, intentionally rations, and very efficient form of organization. Based on principles of logic, order, and legitimate authority. Foundations for continuing developments in management: quantitative analysis and tools (management science, systems view of organizations, contingency thinking, commitment to quality, learning organizations, evidence-based management. Contingency thinking each managerial response is unique to each situation.