History and Evolution Of Management Thought

History And Evolution Of Management Thought 

Objectives of The Chapter

To Understand

• Early Approaches to management 

• Classical Approach

• Behavioral Approach

• Quantitative Approach

• Modern Approaches to management

• Emerging approaches in management thought. (Exam studies)

Introduction

Both theory and history are indispensable tools for managing contemporary organizations.

A theory is a conceptual framework for organizing knowledge that provides a blueprint for various courses of action.

Early Approaches to Management (Exam Studies)

 

Name	Period	Contribution
Robert Owen	1771-1858	Proposed legislative reforms to improve working conditions of labor
Charles Babbage	1792-1871	Advocated the concept of ‘division of labor’
Andrew Ure	1778-1857	Advocated the study of management
Charles Dupin	1784-1873
Henry R.Towne	1844-1924	Emphasized the need to consider management as a separate field of study and the importance of business skills for running a business.

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