Classical Viewpoint - Analytical assignment PDF

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10/18/2019

MGT-300-S70

By: Sameed Iqbal

Classical Viewpoint Management has always remained a challenge for individuals. Organizing, recruiting, planning, controlling and directing, etc. everything comes under the responsibilities of a manager. Considered exclusively to restructure operations, increase productivity and enhance the bottom line, this idea arose in the late 19th century and gained fame through the first half of the 20th century. While not widely subscribed to in modern times, this theory offers some principles that remain valid, to an extent, in small business settings regarding manufacturing. There are various ways to arrive to a conclusion to process one task but eliminating all possibilities and finding one solution is what the scientific method would do. Frederick W. Taylor who created this process in 1865, focused to develop better understanding among employees and managers by improving efficiency.

The theory outlines an ideal workplace as one that rests on three main concepts:

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Hierarchical structure – Under classical viewpoint theory, workplaces are divided under three distinct layers of management. At the very top are the proprietors, board of directors and executives that set the long-range objectives for a firm. Middle management takes on the responsibility of overseeing supervisors while setting goals at the department level to fit within the boundaries of the managers’ budget. At the lowest level of the chain are supervisors, who manage day-to-day activities, address employee problems and provide training.

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Specialization – The classical viewpoint theory involves an assembly line view of the workplace in which large tasks are broken down into smaller ones that are easy to

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complete. Workers comprehend their roles and typically specialize in a single area. This helps increase productivity while eliminating the need for employees to multi-task. 

Incentives – This theory believes that employees are motivated by financial rewards. It proposes that employees will work harder and be more productive if they are awarded incentives based on their work. Employers who can motivate their employees using this tactic may be able to achieve increased production, efficiency and profit.

While not typically used in today’s workplaces, the classical management theory does have some strong points. They include:

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A clear structure for management, its functions and operations.

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The division of labor that can make tasks easier and more efficient to accomplish, which can enhance productivity.

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Clear definition of employee roles and tasks with little left to speculation.

When the theory is put into action, companies can see their production numbers increase. There are, however, some flaws that make this management model less than attractive in workplaces. These pitfalls include:

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By attempting to predict and control human behavior, this theory overlooks the importance of human relations and creativity.

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This theory views workers almost as machines, but fails to take into account what job satisfaction, employee input and morale can bring to the workplace.

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The reliance on prior experience and the ability to apply it almost solely to manufacturing settings is another drawback of this theory.

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10/18/2019

MGT-300-S70

By: Sameed Iqbal

The classical management theory can help update manufacturing operations where high productivity is a must. However, it fell out of favor after the rise of the human relations movement, which sought to gain a better understanding of the human motivation for productivity. Although some of its facets are viable for certain circumstances, this theory generally does not translate well to workplaces today. Since in today’s world a big factor is that social media can either make or break a business for example negative reviews on Yelp or Google reviews. If a business does not offer incentives as they have started up in the beginning to attract more customers, they would soon begin to see a decline in sales.

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10/18/2019

MGT-300-S70

By: Sameed Iqbal

Work Cited

Farooq, Umar. “The Classical Management Theory.” Business Study Notes, 10 Jan. 2018, www.businessstudynotes.com/hrm/principle-of-management/explain-classicalmanagement-theory-in-detail/. Nadrifar, Alireza, and Esmat Bandani. “An Overview of Classical Management Theories: A Review Article .” International Journal of Science and Research, www.ijsr.net/archive/v5i9/ART20161446.pdf. Russ, Julianne. “Advantages and Benefits of the Classical Management Theory.” Small Business - Chron.com, Chron.com, 4 Mar. 2019, smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-benefitsclassical-management-theory-37990.html.

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