Historical Progression of Management

  • Centralization

    Centralization
    Centralization shaped management because a centralization organization benefits from a clear chain of command because every person within the organization knows who and where to report to. This kind of management was exercised by having decisions made by only a few key people.
  • Decentralization

    Decentralization
    Decentralization changed management because it helped business owners and managers split decision making and allowing companies to better target different kinds of customers. This was done by having various managers, at different levels make decisions.
  • Scientific Management

    Scientific Management
    Scientific management shaped management because it helped employees work hard, and motivate them to do good work in their jobs. This was done by increasing productivity and helping to make work easier, and determining the best methods for performing task at the job.
  • Monopolies

    Monopolies
    Monopolies shaped management because they eliminated competition and maximize profits. This happened by driving competitors out of business and greated giant companies that maintained monopolies in their industries.
  • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs shaped management because it was important to fulfill workers/employees and let them know the benefits of working for their company. Employers expressed Maslows Hierarchy of needs by providing salary and wages, physical conditions, safety & security needs, and physiological/ physical needs.
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)

    Total Quality Management (TQM)
    TQM helped shaped management by involving employees to help improve quality and productivity by improving how they work, which helps business go faster. This was done by having production workers and senior managers meet and discuss the production process, and would talk about solutions to continue to help the business keep growing. This helps to improve profits and employee morale.
  • Theory Y

    Theory Y
    Theory Y shaped management because this helped employers to focus on how their employees were motivated, and managed. Focusing on the drive for individual self-fulfillment is how theory y changed management.
  • Contingency Theory

    Contingency Theory
    Contingency theory shaped management because it changed the way we think about organizing a corporation, the theory helped managers see that there is no no best way. This was done by focusing on being dependent upon the internal and external situation.
  • Theory X

    Theory X
    Theory X, shaped management because it helped employers understand how we perceive our colleagues and how they perform in the workplace. Since theory x managers are known to be lazy and avoid work, employers try to give more compensation, to help them focus on monetary rewards.
  • Theory Z

    Theory Z
    The Theory Z shaped management because it reduced employee turnover, increased commitment, improved morale and job satisfaction, and drastic increases in productivity. This could be done by training and individual responsibility, helping employees get to know the insights of the company and improve their skill set.