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Models of management

Short answer

Management models include scientific, administrative, bureaucratic, behavioral, quantitative, systems, contingency, and Japanese (Theory Z). Scientific management (Taylor) focuses on efficiency through methods like time study and piece-rate pay. The behavioral model (Hawthorne studies) emphasizes motivation, participation, and social relations. The systems model views the organization as interrelated parts converting inputs to outputs with feedback.

Name the different models of management. Explain any three of them in detail.

Models (schools) of management

  1. Scientific management (classical) model.
  2. Administrative (classical) model.
  3. Bureaucratic model.
  4. Behavioral / human relations model.
  5. Quantitative (management science) model.
  6. Systems model.
  7. Contingency (situational) model.
  8. Japanese model (Theory Z).

Three models in detail

1. Scientific management (F.W. Taylor). Focuses on increasing productivity of workers through scientific methods. Principles: science instead of rule of thumb, scientific selection and training, management-worker cooperation, and division of responsibility. Tools: time and motion study, standardization, differential piece-rate pay. Strength: higher efficiency and output. Weakness: ignores human needs; monotonous work.

2. Behavioral model (Elton Mayo and others). Based on the Hawthorne studies, it shows that productivity depends on social relations, attention, group norms and satisfaction. Managers should use participation, communication and motivation (Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor). Strength: improved morale and human relations. Weakness: neglects technical efficiency and is hard to measure.

3. Systems model. An organization is seen as a system of interrelated parts (subsystems) that takes inputs, converts them and gives outputs while interacting with its environment.

Inputs -> [Process] -> Outputs
  ^                      |
  +------ Feedback ------+

Strength: encourages a holistic view and coordination between departments (for example, NEA's generation, transmission and distribution). Weakness: it is abstract and gives little practical guidance.

The contingency model, for example, says "it depends": the best method varies with the situation, and a good manager chooses accordingly.

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