TOPIC 2: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Management approaches
Classical approach
- management as planning, organising and controlling
- hierarchical organisation structure
- autocratic leadership
- management as leading, motivating, communicating
- teams
- participative/democratic leadership style
- adapting to changing circumstances
Introduction
SIMULATION GAME: An activity designed for a teacher to run with an unsuspecting class but could be instigated by a student in consultation with a teacher: Classically Beautiful Craft and Art
ROLE PLAYS are also a good way to learn this topic.
ROLE PLAYS are also a good way to learn this topic.
Classical management
These websites have further information:
A movie example:
- Advantages and Benefits of the Classical Management Theory (Chron)
- Classical and Scientific Management Theory (business.com)
A movie example:
Behavioural management
READ AND WATCH VIDEOS: Behavioural Management and The Needs Theory (study.com)
For further information READ Examples of Behavioural Approaches in Business Management (Chron)
For further information READ Examples of Behavioural Approaches in Business Management (Chron)
Contingency theory
READ AND WATCH VIDEO: Contingency Theory (study.com)
For further information READ the following:
- Contingency Approach Use in Business (Chron)
- What is a Contingency Approach? (HRzone)