GMS 200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Mary Parker Follett, Morale, Henri Fayol

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Global Management Studies
• Course: GMS 200
• Professor: Shavin Malhotra

Document Summary

The world of work and business is being transformed as traditional ways of doing things are being replaced by new practices and viewpoints. Knowledge gained through past experience can and should be used as a foundation of future success. Mary parker follet wrote a book called prophet of management: a celebration of writings from the 1920s, reminds us of the wisdom of history. We pursue similar themes today such as empowerment, involvement, flexibility, and self- management. It is better to recognize the historical roots of many modern ideas and admit that we are still trying to perfect them. Daniel wren traces management as far back as 5000 bc, it was important to the construction of the egyptian pyramids, the rise of the roman empire, and commercial success of 14th century. Industrial production was developed by adam smith"s idea of efficient production through specialized tasks and division of labour. Management theory- five eras or phases of development.