Classical Organization Theory Essay

Introduction

To study management systematically we need the help of classical organization theory. Another name for classical organization theory is traditional theory.Begining of this theory stated at centuries. Many brilliant writers will contribute to this theory. Example Fayol, Taylor, Weber etc.They found many principles. Structural theory of organization is same as that of classical organization theory. Classical theory mainly focused on the formal structure of organization. It depends on the ordering work, requirements needed, behavior in rational and logical etc.”The classical theory incorporates 3 viewpoints

 Taylors scientific management

 Fayol administrative management

 Weber’s ideal bureaucracy

All the three concentrated on the structure of organization effectively”.

“The word theory and its meaning is derived from Greek word ‘qewpix’.meaning theoria.”The term classical means something traditionally accepted or established in long term. Systematic study of organization begins the classical theory. The classical writers viewed organization as a machine and workers as its components. Their approach only focused on input-output mediator’s les attention on external environment. So it is called machine theory.

 Base of classical theory is an accounting model

 It increases the neatness and control

 It points on the error detection and correction

 It treat man as a homogeneous and relatively unmodifiable

 Employee stability

 Authority and control

CLASSICAL THEORY AND ORGANIZATION DESIGN

Division of laborite implies that the work should be divided into different part. When it divides into parts they can be handled effectively. Performance of employee should increases. Here a large w...

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...asis are also included in this theory .so it effectively survive.

• Workers are effectively motivated on the basis of money.

• It mainly focused on the growth organization.

Conclusion

When we consider all the facts we can conclude that, this theory is developed by a facing many difficulties. It has many merits as well as limitations.Feactures consisting of formal organization have autonomy, it consider organization structure as important than the human element, closed system structure, efficiency of employee a considerable factor, authority is centralized, no existing conflicts, economical rewards always motivating the employees. For any organization growth is important. We can effectively use this for that purpose.

Reference

Principles and practice of management by T.N Chhabra

Edition:2007

ISBN:81-7700-032-2