Introduction to Classical Management Theories

Leadership and Management for
Service

Introduction to different classical management theories
Classical Management Theory
Classical management theories are of different types that control the management style or the
business situations. Management is always challenging and difficult for people. Classical
management theory is the traditional approach that company followed. Basically classical
management theory define the responsibilities of managers and how they performed their
duties within the hospitality sector.
Classical theories classified into different parts are as given below:
Scientific Management
This management theory given by Fredrerick W. Taylor, the main purpose of this theory is to
select the best of way to perform the management task. Besides, scientific theory also define
the understanding among employees and managers by improving efficiency of all. For better
understanding the ways to enhance the productivity or to enhance the managers functions in
the context of service industry.

Different kinds of cultures present within the
organizations
Handy Theory Model of Culture
Power Culture
Power culture defines that management handled by some individuals who have power to control
the business activities. This organisation culture involves strict code of conduct. This helps
Wa-Pila Hotels to get the quick decision making.
Role Culture
Role Culture of the organisation based on rules which are highly controlled with everyone within
the organisation. This helps to define the individual position or role within the Wa-Pila
Hotels. In other ways, company with role culture likewise as bureaucratic.
Task Culture
Task culture basically form to resolve the problems or issues within the organisation. Those
employees or individuals are basically belongs to right skill, personalities and leadership. It
might help Wa-Pila Hotels to bring some new creative ideas.