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1. Briefly discuss how management theory evolved.
2. Identify the key function of classical-scientific management theory.
3. Using the classical-scientific management theory, justify the use of rigid hierarchies in a business.
4. Lianne is thinking of starting up her own fashion business for women. It would employaround ten full-time designers and retail workers. Discuss two functions of management that the classical-scientific school suggests Lianne will need to perform.
5. Compare and contrast the views of the worker in both the classical-scientific and behavioural schools of management.
6. Examine how Lianne’s management functions would differ from those identified in Question 4, if you used the behavioural approach to management.
7. Briefly examine the role of flat organisational structures and teams in behavioural management.
8. Summarise the role of politics and coalitions in a business as seen by political management theory.
9. Consider a large corporation such as Coles. Explain how the systems approach to management would assist in the management of this company.
10. Explain the link between the contingency theory of management and the othertheories you have studied.
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Question 1.
management theories have evolved over time with the set thinking of the society that they formed in. Each theory has been a result of a need for a type of structure to suit the conditions of the era. Thus forming an organizational structure which both the employees and workers understand. An example of this would;d be that Classical/Scientific management evolved in a time when people where use to the autocratic structure within their own society. today however we live in a democratic environment where externally people are use to being allowed to have their say. This links back to external sources of change influencing businesses. For this instance it would be social and political external sources pushing for a change in management. This change occurred during the mid 1950’s where the emergence of the behavioral theory and has continued form there.
Nicely put Claudia. Very good linkage of societal norms influencing the creations of management ideas of the time.
ps… you sure you want to drop BS … imagine combining your talents in art, drama and business
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