1. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management wk 1– evolution of management thinking and theories Richard Selby

2. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY: You will NOT pass your exam by simply copying this work. You are expected to follow the links and references given in your own studies, to expand your personal knowledge.

3. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY: Also remember that well-known and well-respected managers spend time to read biographies of other high profile managers to help them develop their own characters. You should follow their examples!

4. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Structure of the Unit Topic 1 – Evolution of management thinking Topic 2 – Strategic management Topic 3 – Managers and management Topic 4 – Hierarchies and teams Topic 5 – Managing people Topic 6 – Business processes Topic 7 – Communication, documentation and feedback Topic 8 – Managing finance (1) Topic 9 – Managing finance (2) Topic 10 – Managing projects (1) Topic 11 – Managing projects (2) Topic 12 – Managing marketing and customer care Topic 13 – Managing quality Topic 14 – Managing health and safety

5. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management is not new …..although the theory might be. Consider: The building of the pyramids The building of the Great Wall of China All these had to be managed somehow

6. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Meanings of “Management”

7. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management is not Řízení

8. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management is (1) All the employees within an organisation whose job it is to control other people and resources, given the objectives of the organisation It might be stated that: “The management had a meeting this morning”

9. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management is (1) All the employees within an organisation whose job it is to control other people and resources, given the objectives of the organisation It might be stated that: “The management had a meeting this morning”

10. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management is (2) The process which has to be done to make something happen It might be stated that: “The management of this course takes a lot of effort”

11. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management is (2) The process which has to be done to make something happen It might be stated that: “The management of this course takes a lot of effort”

12. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management is (3) A specific area of knowledge in which the work of managers and organisations is studied It might be stated that: “We will be taking an examination in management in January”

13. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management is (3) A specific area of knowledge in which the work of managers and organisations are studies It might be stated that: “We will be taking an examination in management in January”

14. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management A definition of Management Management is making the best possible use of resources, for example People Money Land Space Equipment Time …..in order to achieve understood and discussed objectives

15. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories (1) F. W. Taylor (1856 - 1917) “Scientific Management” 1:Break down work into discrete parts 2:Only one “Best way” to do a job 3:Motivated by money to accept the “Best way”

16. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories (2) Max Weber and Henri Fayol (1920’s) “Bureaucracy” and “Universalism” 1:Bureaucratic method - Rules and Regulations 2:Universalism - Rigid hierarchies

17. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories (3) Elton Mayo “Human Relations” 1:Recognise that people are not machines 2:Consultation 3:Social interaction

18. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories (4) A. H. Maslow (1950’s and 1960’s) “Hierarchy of Needs” Recognise that people are different and have different needs.

19. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories (5) E. H. Schein (1960’s) “Complex Man” Further recognition that people are individuals!

20. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories (6) Peter Drucker (1960’s and 1970’s) “Management by Objectives” 1:Setting objectives for staff 2:Strategic management 3:Decentralisation

21. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories (7) Peter Drucker (1960’s and 1970’s) “Management by Objectives” 1:Setting objectives for staff 2:Strategic management 3:Decentralisation Managing in turbulent times (Oil crisis/Middle East wars)

22. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories (8) (1980’s) “Japanese approach”

23. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories (9) 1990’s - 2000’s “Learning Organisation” 1:Nothing is certain 2:Flexibility 3:Flat hierarchies 4:Business processes

24. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Management Theories Further studies Start with http://www.comp.glam.ac.uk/teaching/ismanagement/manstyles2f.htm Then use search engines to research: FW Taylor, Max Weber, Henri Fayol, Elton Mayo, AH Maslow, EH Shein, Peter Drucker

25. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management This is the end of this session!

26. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Seminar work

27. MSc – Agricultural Economics and Management Management MSc Economics and Management Seminar work Working in groups of 3 or 4 people, find actual examples of at least one of these management practices in business (modern or older). Be prepared to report back to the rest of the class before the end of this seminar session.