Week 3: History and evaluation of management, organizational theories, different approaches to management

The evolution of management thought is a process that started in the early days of man. It began since the period man saw the need to live in groups. Mighty men were able to organize the masses, share them into various groups. The sharing was done accord to the masses’ strength, mental capacities, and intelligence.

Learning Outcomes
Follow this Learning Outline as you read and study this chapter.

2.1 Historical Background Of Management.

2.2 Classical Approach.

2.3 Quantitative Approach.

2.4 Behavioral Approach

2.5 Contingency/Contemporary Approach