Question

Compare and contrast the different theories of management in healthcare. Is there one theory that is better suited than another? Why

Answer 1

Answer = Theories of Management-

There are several theories of management but few has enlightened about management thoughts.

1. Scientific Management Theory = Frederick W. Taylor (1856-1912 ) AN American mechanical engineer who sought to improve industrial efficiency , is acknowledged as " The father of scientific management ''.  

Taylor was one of the intellectual leaders of the efficiency movement and his ideas. Taylor famous work entitled .Principples of Scientific Management was published in 1911.

Taylor principle emphasized =

* Replacing rules of thumb with science .

* Obtaining harmony in group action rather than discord .

* Achieving cooperation of human beings rather than chaotic individualism.

* Working for maximum output rather than restricted output.

* Developing all workers to the fullest extent possible for their own and their company highest properity.

2. Operational Management Theory = Henri Fayol reffered to as " Father of modern management theory"

Published his observation on the principles of general management in 1916 in French under the title " Administration industrielle at Ge' ne' rale"

Fayol found the activities of industrial undertaking could be divided into six groups .

- 1. Technical

-2. Commercial.

-3. Financial.

- 4. Security.

5. Accounting

6. Managerial

* Fayol has also listed fourteen principle of management .