Question

Answer the following questions:

In 2 pages, define and discuss any two theories of management and to what extend you agree and disagree with these theories.

Answer 1

Scientific management theory:-

It a very famous zherory regarding the principles of management and present an alternative view of Fyols principles of management .it was developed by Frederick Taylor,who was one of the first to study work performance scientifically. He advocated that

scientific method should be used in the work performance rather than personal discretion or the judgement. The theory suggest assignment of duties by the leader based on the abilities. He also emphasized to provide training related to job for effective and efficient realisation bof the goals. He believed in simple the task rather than forcing it on the workers. Jis theory lacks humanity as he is more focused in finding optimal ways for improving workplace efficiencies.My agreement or disagreement can be partial . I completely agree on improvements the workplace efficiencies and that is why this theory is used but at the same time I completely disagree on his sole focus on efficiency not humanity.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs:-

Motivation is very important for a business to grow. One of the most known theory is Maslow hierarchy of needs which classifies the needs in a certain way.Maslow proposed that human needs can be organized into a hierarchy .The hierarchy is as follows:-Physiological:- it includes basic physical needs like food ,water, sleep etc .These needs are considered as the most essential.

Safety:- after the fulfillment of Psychological needs the other need that arise is the need for safe environment .

Love and Belonging :-As per theory the next need in the hierarchy is love and belongings which can involvesl having social connections .

Esteem:- this need includes feeling self-confidence and feeling good about oneself.

Self-Actualization

Self-actualization refers to feeling fulfilled, or feeling that we are doing what we believe we are meant to do. So like other critics I do not agree with the classification made by maslow and the hierarchy that he followed. It is not a thumb rule that needs arises in hierachical form and needs to be satisfied in the the se hierarchy . Although the theory highlight or gives a base for the development of potential theories and ideas.