Classical Management. The Three Main Approaches (eBook)

Essay aus dem Jahr 2023 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensführung, Management, Organisation, Note: 1.3, , Veranstaltung: Strategic Management, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Management is a fundamental function of any organisation, and how it is carried out has evolved. Several classical approaches have been developed over the years to improve organisational efficiency and productivity in management. Administrative management emphasises the essential functions of management and provides principles applicable to any organisation. Bureaucratic management emphasises hierarchy, formal rules, and impartial decision-making. These classical management approaches have impacted practices and continue to shape organisational structures and processes today. This essay will provide an overview of each approach, its key features, and its impact on modern management.

The scientific management approach is a philosophy that aims to improve the efficiency of industrial processes and labour productivity by applying scientific principles and methods. One of the main features of the classical scientific management approach is the separation of planning and execution. Managers are responsible for planning the work, and workers are responsible for executing the work. This division of labour is designed to ensure that each worker is doing the job they are best suited for and that tasks are completed efficiently.