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What is the main insight managers gain from studying the evolution of management?
What is the main insight managers gain from studying the evolution of management?
Which statement best describes the variation in management practices across organizations?
Which statement best describes the variation in management practices across organizations?
What does the dynamic interaction between management practices and the four facets suggest?
What does the dynamic interaction between management practices and the four facets suggest?
How have managers' views of what constitutes the 'Right Work' changed over time?
How have managers' views of what constitutes the 'Right Work' changed over time?
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What aspect of management history is valuable for understanding managerial actions?
What aspect of management history is valuable for understanding managerial actions?
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Why might it be difficult to predict how managers will adapt to changes in the facets?
Why might it be difficult to predict how managers will adapt to changes in the facets?
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What is implied about the focus of management practices across different time periods?
What is implied about the focus of management practices across different time periods?
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What challenges are posed by the evolution of management in relation to established practices?
What challenges are posed by the evolution of management in relation to established practices?
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What academic achievement did Lillie Gilbreth earn during her career?
What academic achievement did Lillie Gilbreth earn during her career?
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Which technique did Henry Gantt introduce for managing tasks in a process?
Which technique did Henry Gantt introduce for managing tasks in a process?
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What was Lillie Gilbreth recognized as in the field of management?
What was Lillie Gilbreth recognized as in the field of management?
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Which method was NOT mentioned as an advanced form of Gantt's early work?
Which method was NOT mentioned as an advanced form of Gantt's early work?
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Which U.S. expert contributed significantly to the development of advanced manufacturing methods in Japan post-World War II?
Which U.S. expert contributed significantly to the development of advanced manufacturing methods in Japan post-World War II?
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What was a major outcome of the seminars held in Japan by U.S. manufacturing experts?
What was a major outcome of the seminars held in Japan by U.S. manufacturing experts?
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What significant challenge did Lillie Gilbreth face in her career?
What significant challenge did Lillie Gilbreth face in her career?
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What term is associated with the more advanced scheduling systems developed from Gantt's work?
What term is associated with the more advanced scheduling systems developed from Gantt's work?
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Which of the following accurately describes Weber's views on organizational tenets?
Which of the following accurately describes Weber's views on organizational tenets?
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What is one of the criticisms of Weber's organizational model?
What is one of the criticisms of Weber's organizational model?
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According to the content, what was a common belief among leaders of employee welfare departments in the early 1900s?
According to the content, what was a common belief among leaders of employee welfare departments in the early 1900s?
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What aspect of worker management was advocated by Taylor?
What aspect of worker management was advocated by Taylor?
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Which of the following concepts is typically embraced by organizations today, according to the content?
Which of the following concepts is typically embraced by organizations today, according to the content?
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What was the role of 'welfare secretaries' in large corporations?
What was the role of 'welfare secretaries' in large corporations?
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How did the Gilbreths contribute to management practices?
How did the Gilbreths contribute to management practices?
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What does the term 'impersonality' in Weber's context refer to?
What does the term 'impersonality' in Weber's context refer to?
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What primarily influenced positive comments from employees regarding their work environment?
What primarily influenced positive comments from employees regarding their work environment?
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What additional skills did managers need according to the conclusions of the Hawthorne studies?
What additional skills did managers need according to the conclusions of the Hawthorne studies?
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What phenomenon describes participants' change in behavior due to their awareness of being observed during the Hawthorne studies?
What phenomenon describes participants' change in behavior due to their awareness of being observed during the Hawthorne studies?
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How did Mary P. Follett's views on organizational authority differ from traditional perspectives?
How did Mary P. Follett's views on organizational authority differ from traditional perspectives?
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What was the main focus of the large-scale training program developed from the results of the interviews?
What was the main focus of the large-scale training program developed from the results of the interviews?
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According to the conclusions of the Hawthorne studies, what role should leaders adopt for effective organization?
According to the conclusions of the Hawthorne studies, what role should leaders adopt for effective organization?
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Which key figure is associated with interpreting the results of the Hawthorne studies?
Which key figure is associated with interpreting the results of the Hawthorne studies?
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Why did some critics argue that the Hawthorne studies were flawed?
Why did some critics argue that the Hawthorne studies were flawed?
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What was the intended outcome of the National Labor Relations Act and the formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations in the 1930s?
What was the intended outcome of the National Labor Relations Act and the formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations in the 1930s?
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According to Abraham Maslow, what characterizes the best managers?
According to Abraham Maslow, what characterizes the best managers?
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What was one of the primary critiques of the specialization of labor during the mid-1900s?
What was one of the primary critiques of the specialization of labor during the mid-1900s?
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What approach did IBM implement to address the negatives of job specialization?
What approach did IBM implement to address the negatives of job specialization?
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What organizational structure change was adopted by companies like Sears, Roebuck and Company?
What organizational structure change was adopted by companies like Sears, Roebuck and Company?
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What is Herbert Simon's theory of 'bounded rationality' primarily about?
What is Herbert Simon's theory of 'bounded rationality' primarily about?
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What was one effect of increased focus on human relations in the workplace?
What was one effect of increased focus on human relations in the workplace?
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How did the concept of moral leadership impact organizations according to the individual in the content?
How did the concept of moral leadership impact organizations according to the individual in the content?
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Study Notes
Evolution of Management Practices
- Management practices have varied across organizations, managers, and theorists throughout history. Factors such as industry, available resources, and goals influenced these variations.
- The four facets of management practice (External Environment, Technology, Labor Force, and Management Thought) could influence, and be influenced by, management practices.
- The "Right Work, Done Well!" principle has been a prevalent theme in management, but its specific interpretation and methods of implementation have changed over time.
- The Gilbreths were pioneers in the field of management, focusing on improving efficiency and productivity through their work model, later formalized by Lillian Gilbreth in her Ph.D. thesis.
- Quantitative methods, particularly in the form of graphical illustrations of time elapsed in tasks, became increasingly used in production operations and operations research in the mid-20th century.
- Japanese businesses, influenced by American experts like W. Edwards Deming and Joseph Juran, adopted and further developed quantitative methods like statistical quality control, leading to significant progress in their manufacturing processes.
Max Weber's Bureaucratic Management
- Weber's Bureaucratic Management model emphasized formal rules, defined roles, impersonality, and career orientation.
- Weber's model was presented as definitive and not flexible, with strict adherence as essential for organizational effectiveness.
- Critics argue that Weber's model can be inflexible and create rigid organizations but acknowledge the value of its underlying principles, such as clear job responsibilities and formal control systems.
Human Relations Management
- While early management models considered workers, the Gilbreths, and specifically Lilian Gilbreth, emphasized developing workers' potential to maximize their skills and wages.
- Large corporations in the early 1900s created "employee welfare departments" to counter union influence and provide a positive work environment.
- The Hawthorne Studies, conducted by Elton Mayo and his colleagues, revealed the importance of employee relationships and social interaction on productivity.
- The Hawthorne Studies highlighted the need for managers to understand human behavior and develop skills in communication, leadership, and motivation.
- The studies also revealed the "Hawthorne Effect," where subjects' awareness of being observed influenced their behavior.
Mary Parker Follett's Management Philosophy
- Mary Parker Follett challenged hierarchical models of authority and control, advocating for a shared sense of responsibility for organizational outcomes.
- Follett believed that leaders should define the organization's purpose and encourage employees' buy-in, creating a collective focus on shared goals.
- Follett emphasized the power of group dynamics and collaboration over individual leadership power, aiming to enhance both organizational effectiveness and societal well-being.
Post WWII Developments in Management
- Government initiatives like the National Labor Relations Act and the formation of the CIO in the 1930s strengthened labor's collective bargaining power.
- Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, introduced in the 1940s, emphasized the importance of meeting employees' psychological needs for motivation and self-actualization.
- Job enlargement, combining multiple tasks to make work more interesting, became a popular approach in organizations like IBM.
- The emphasis on employee involvement in decision-making led to decentralization and the creation of "flatter" organizational structures, as seen in companies like Sears, Roebuck and Company.
- Herbert Simon's "Bounded Rationality" theory challenged the idea of managers as rational actors. Simon argued managers have limited information processing abilities and are susceptible to biases and emotional influences.
- The uncertainties of the future make it impossible for managers to make "perfect" decisions.
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Explore how management practices have evolved through history due to various factors such as industry and technology. Learn about key contributors like the Gilbreths and their impact on efficiency and productivity. This quiz will help you understand the significant shifts in management thought and practice over time.
