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What is the estimated number of people affected by modern slavery worldwide?
What is the estimated number of people affected by modern slavery worldwide?
- 25 million
- 50 million
- 40 million (correct)
- 15 million
Which of the following is a form of modern slavery?
Which of the following is a form of modern slavery?
- Exploitation of workers in various sectors (correct)
- Participation in community service
- Unpaid internships
- Volunteering
During which century did the textile industry in the north of England began to flourish?
During which century did the textile industry in the north of England began to flourish?
- 17th century
- 19th century
- 18th century (correct)
- 16th century
What innovation is attributed to the early textile mills after 1764?
What innovation is attributed to the early textile mills after 1764?
How were goods transported around the country before the mid-eighteenth century?
How were goods transported around the country before the mid-eighteenth century?
Which region's textile industry is mentioned alongside the north of England?
Which region's textile industry is mentioned alongside the north of England?
What major change occurred in the textile manufacturing process before the eighteenth century?
What major change occurred in the textile manufacturing process before the eighteenth century?
What was the focus of the early enterprises in the textile industry?
What was the focus of the early enterprises in the textile industry?
What is a primary focus of organizational design?
What is a primary focus of organizational design?
Which of the following is NOT a contemporary organizational design mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a contemporary organizational design mentioned?
What historical practices were early management ideas associated with?
What historical practices were early management ideas associated with?
What role does McDonaldization play in modern management?
What role does McDonaldization play in modern management?
Which of these reflects the idea of responsible autonomy in organizational design?
Which of these reflects the idea of responsible autonomy in organizational design?
How has professionalization influenced organizational designs?
How has professionalization influenced organizational designs?
What does embeddedness refer to in organizational designs?
What does embeddedness refer to in organizational designs?
Which statement accurately describes the legacy of slavery in contemporary organizations?
Which statement accurately describes the legacy of slavery in contemporary organizations?
What was the primary goal of management according to Taylor's view?
What was the primary goal of management according to Taylor's view?
Which group primarily opposed scientific management and would lose their livelihoods if it became prevalent?
Which group primarily opposed scientific management and would lose their livelihoods if it became prevalent?
What was one of the criticisms of Taylor's approach by owners of capital?
What was one of the criticisms of Taylor's approach by owners of capital?
What aspect of labor did Taylor suggest should be left to workers?
What aspect of labor did Taylor suggest should be left to workers?
What method did the Gilbreths use to advance Taylor's ideas?
What method did the Gilbreths use to advance Taylor's ideas?
How did employers generally respond to Taylor's ideas?
How did employers generally respond to Taylor's ideas?
Which of the following best describes a concern of unions regarding the implementation of scientific management?
Which of the following best describes a concern of unions regarding the implementation of scientific management?
What did Taylor propose regarding the role of management and workers?
What did Taylor propose regarding the role of management and workers?
What was a primary motivation for firms to adopt the M-form organizational structure?
What was a primary motivation for firms to adopt the M-form organizational structure?
Which type of CEO background was more likely associated with an early transition to an M-form structure?
Which type of CEO background was more likely associated with an early transition to an M-form structure?
What kind of firms were more inclined to shift to the M-form structure?
What kind of firms were more inclined to shift to the M-form structure?
What effect does a competitor's shift to an M-form structure have on remaining firms?
What effect does a competitor's shift to an M-form structure have on remaining firms?
In the M-form, how are the performance criteria for devolved divisions typically structured?
In the M-form, how are the performance criteria for devolved divisions typically structured?
What is one characteristic of the rules governing divisions in an M-form organization?
What is one characteristic of the rules governing divisions in an M-form organization?
Which statement reflects an incorrect reason for firms to change their organizational structures?
Which statement reflects an incorrect reason for firms to change their organizational structures?
What does the term 'M-form' stand for in organizational structure?
What does the term 'M-form' stand for in organizational structure?
What is a key factor contributing to corruption in China?
What is a key factor contributing to corruption in China?
What does Ang (2017) argue regarding bureau franchising?
What does Ang (2017) argue regarding bureau franchising?
How does Mayo's Human Relations theory emphasize the role of informal work group relations?
How does Mayo's Human Relations theory emphasize the role of informal work group relations?
What psychological approach influenced Mayo's views on work behavior?
What psychological approach influenced Mayo's views on work behavior?
What concern arises when talking about the principles of bureau franchising in China?
What concern arises when talking about the principles of bureau franchising in China?
What was the main contribution of the Hawthorne Studies linked to Mayo?
What was the main contribution of the Hawthorne Studies linked to Mayo?
What issue is raised regarding the application of the Weberian model of public administration?
What issue is raised regarding the application of the Weberian model of public administration?
What was Mayo's view towards agitators and radicals in the workforce?
What was Mayo's view towards agitators and radicals in the workforce?
Study Notes
The Foundations of Management Design
- Early ideas of management can be traced back to slave manuals.
- The slave trade played a significant role in the prosperity of England, Netherlands and the Americas, but this is a shameful historical reality that was often hidden.
- Modern slavery, encompassing an estimated 40 million people globally, continues to be a pressing issue.
Engineering and the Rise of Bureaucracy
- The principles of management were then applied in the design of buildings and engineering.
- The concept of bureaucracy broadened its scope to include human relations.
Systematic Management Practices
- Early textile mills had minimal organizational structure and management.
- The system of "putting-out" was common, where individuals worked in workshops or their homes.
- The 18th century saw the rise of water-powered textile mills like Thorp Mill, the first in the world.
Scientific Management: The Birth of a New Era
- Scientific Management, pioneered by Frederick Winslow Taylor, aimed to increase efficiency through scientific methods.
- Taylor's key principles focused on:
- Scientifically selecting and training workers to perform their jobs.
- Dividing work between management and workers.
- Time-lapsed photography, pioneered by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, was a key tool employed by scientific managers.
- Scientific Management faced opposition from:
- Internal contractors fearing their replacement by managers.
- Owners of small workshops concerned that the new knowledge would threaten their powers.
- Employers embracing efficiencies but not the bonus system.
- Labor unions opposed to the loss of craft skills through standardization.
Modern Management: The Influence of Human Relations
- Elton Mayo, a key figure in Human Relations, emphasized the importance of personal relationships and informal work groups.
- He believed that human actions are driven by unconscious factors.
- Mayo's research, known as the Hawthorne Studies, contributed significantly to the development of human relations theory in management.
The M-Form: Centralized Control and Decentralized Operations
- The M-Form (multidivisional) model of organization, pioneered by General Motors, emphasizes central control, vertical integration of production, and formal coordination between departments and subunits.
- The adoption of the M-form was more likely for companies with strong product lines, CEOs with finance backgrounds, and established firms.
- The M-form model focused on achieving outcomes (like return on investment - ROI) rather than on specific processes.
Corruption and Bureaucracy in China
- The Chinese bureaucracy is complex and often sees blurred lines between the legitimate and the corrupt.
- Guanxi, a system of personalized social networks, can lead to corruption.
- The concept of "bureau franchising" allows for greater agency but carries the risk of corruption.
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Explore the historical development of management practices from early slave manuals to modern bureaucratic systems. This quiz examines the evolution of management in engineering and its impact on various industries, particularly in the context of textile mills and scientific management. Gain insights into the complexities and implications of these foundational concepts.
