Administrative Theories: Comparison between Classical and Scientific Management Theory
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Administrative Theories: Comparison between
Classical and Scientific Management Theory
KUSHAGRA KAULI
ABSTRACT
There is growing gap between the fundamental thoughts of early management authors
and current, mostly subordinate authors, accounts of how these pioneers developed their
ideas among modern scholars and students. This deficiency can be rectified by searching
for original sources from when the idea of an innovator were being articulated, and the
context from which it took place. In this paper I discuss how the definition of management
has changed over time and how scholars have moved away from the classical
management of work towards Scientific management theory. In this paper have also
discussed how these two management theory have furthered knowledge of the history of
management by finding and translating pioneering writings, and a present a rare
translation of these theories. A special focus has been given to Henry Fayols 14 point
principle and how they have changed the course of management overtime. I have
comprehensively critically analysed each and every aspect of management theories and
ultimately given key differences between both the theories.
I. ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY
The Administrative Theory is founded on the principle of grouping activities accordingly in a
way so that there happens a division of labour, which suggests that the various tasks to be
carried out in order to achieve the common aim i.e. its target what institution main aim is
should be defined and divided into separate groups or units, so that the goal can be achieved
and organisation may profit from it . So the basic idea that is followed is of division of labour
and dividing the work in such a way that everybody gets the work equally and one does that
work which suits best to his performance and in way contribute fully towards the co-
operation. Administrative management focuses on how and what employees will be doing in
their work. Administrative management also aims to build an wholesome adaptive
environment which many benefit the co-operation in the long run.
Administrative management can be defined as the knowledge gaining and utilising of that
knowledge by different works men. The administrative role can be said is a mixture of
1Author is a student of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law ( RGNUL), India
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