Start with a brief introduction This should be engaging and set the context of the essay. Provide a brief explanation of the aims (purpose) and background of the issues to be examined and why they are important. Define key terms and highlight the expected conclusion.Context: Organizations are set out to achieve specific aims and objectives. In the process of fulfilling these objectives, managers are likely to adopt a model/s that enables them plan/control recourses in the most efficient way to add value, improve productivity and reduce cost. Scientific management, also known as Taylorism is a classic management theory developed by FW Taylor with the aim of maximising productivity. This essay.In response to the question you need to consider the main ideas of the theory. Has it change over time? Explain Scientific Management (Also note that the model was further developed by Gillbreth) Do not include too much historyAnalyse and critically evaluate the underpinning principals of the model:- Use of scientific method to find the best way to do a job (means that management first needs to break each job into individual tasks and determine which steps don`t contribute to the end product.- Select best person for the job- Train the worker to follow define procedures- Provide financial incentives- Move responsibility for planning from workerDo you think modern organisations have adopted the above principals? How? Why? Where? Any evidence of its impact?- Explain how the model has influenced modern organisational design (Main Argument – Although Taylor`s model is still widely adopted in modern organisations it is not used in the original form Taylor intended. However, the primary objective of maximisation of output and profit maybe still relevant in modern organisations). Use examples case studies Ryan Air, Foxconn, McDonalds, Pret, Ford, Apple etc. from the seminar/lectures notes to support your answer.What are the strengths and weaknesses of the theory?- Evaluation? possible that most modern organisations are adopting various strategies instead of focusing on financial rewards as the only motivator.- Is Taylorism the most effective approach considering the impact of globalization and rapid changes in the external environment? Do modern organisations value their employees as a source of competitive advantage rather than cogs in the wheel.Briefly contrast with other theories/models that address the weaknesses of scientific management.Conclusion: Joining together all threads from your findings draw what you consider to be the most important findings. Explain implications and significance of the findings. Conclude against assessment question(s). Conclusion should be based on information in your main body. Do not introduce new information.Sources: D. Boddy 2017 Management An Introduction
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