Week 11 Organisation and Management Theory

Scientific management aims at introducing new and improved methods of production and removal of wastage and inefficiency in undertaking the production activities. One of the main aims is to increase the level of production.

• It applies to a scientific approach to job design by using motion and time studies.
• It is a concept that created a specific methodology to performing tasks which could be repeated, tested, and retested.
• It provides a reasoning for why a task should be performed a certain way in order to maximize the effectiveness of production.
  
  THE ADVANTAGES OF SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT
  · When producing products on a large scale, the per unit cost of production is considerably reduced. This means when restoring to the measures of standardisation and effective supervision, better quality products are ensured.
  · The work is simplified and is carried out in most economical and efficient manner. Scientific management is a tool in developing healthy cooperation between the management and subordinates thereby encouraging cordial and harmonious relations between the two.
  · Increased standard of production leads to more turn over and enhances the profit of investor
  · Under scientific management, the work is carried out systematically in accordance with predetermined plans. Wastage of time is reduced to a minimum and the quality of work is enhanced.
  · This is a cost effective approach
  (Adapted from: Daily Ojo-2009 your daily dose of articles)
  
  THE DISADVANTAGES OF SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT
  · Implementing scientific management takes time to plan and implement
  · Training is required to ensure all standards are met so costs are saved and the production level is at a high standard
  They did not allow workers to share in increased output.
  Specialized jobs became very boring, dull.
  Workers could purposely “under-perform”
  
  
  

Conclusion

There are many more advantages for using scientific management but this is only really a huge advantage for large organisation. It is not as cost effective for small organisations.