The classical management theory stresses more on the organization instead of the
workforce. The theory considers the workforce as an integral part of a machine, the
machine being the organisation (https://businessjargons.com/classical-theory/,no date).
The aim of this essay is to assess this theory, its impacts and relevance in organisations
today.
I have identified that the theory is still in application in the production and manufacturing
sectors amongst others. This is because the theory majorly concentrates on efficiency
of the work processes. In a bakery, which is in the manufacturing industry the key is to
efficiently and effectively produce, pack and deliver fresh bread to its wide range of
customers situated all over the country. Most importantly to consistently ensure high-
quality standards of its products in the different branches.
According to Zairab, Muhammad, and Zahid (2012, p.521) “Classical theories enhance
the management abilities to predict and control the behaviour of the workers”. For this
particular reason and those stated below the theory is still in use to date by
organisations. The salient features identified by Weber, Taylor and Fayol are
consistently being utilized. They identified that organizations want a clear chain of
command, division of labour, authority, unity of command, unity of direction,
centralization, remuneration, equity, order, stability of tenure of personnel (Topic1-
Overview, 2017; Organizational Communication Chanel, 2017).
Some of these practices may not suite the workplace but because most organizations
are profit-oriented, they will continue applying them to ensure there is maximum use of
the resources available, which includes the employees of the organization.
References
Classical Theory https://businessjargons.com/classical-theory/(no date) (Accessed: 23
February 2020).
Organizational Communication Chanel (2017) Classical Management Theory. Available
at
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(Accessed: June 2nd, 2018).
Zairab, M.Muhammad, B.and Zahid, B. (2012) ‘Review of Classical Management
Theories’, International Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2(January), pp. 514-
512.
