Managerial Ideology: Organizations and Environments

Managerial Ideology: Organizations and Environments 1
MANAGERIAL IDEOLOGY: ORGANIZATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS
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Managerial Ideology: Organizations and Environments 2
The implementation of Scientific Management principles resulted in major changes
to the Factory System. From a management point of view, what were these changes? Using
the article on Morgan's (1997) metaphors (available on Moodle) which of these metaphors
applies to Factory system before the implementation of Scientific Management? And which
metaphor would apply after? Explain your reasoning concerning the text and other
academic sources.
First and foremost, it is important to look at the principles of this concept theory of
scientific management. The Taylor’s theory of scientific management has four principles. These
include;
i) Replace operation/working by “rule of thumb,” or simple habit and common sense,
and as an alternative apply the scientific method to study work and decide on the
most professional and competent manner to perform specific functions.
ii) Training of workers
iii) Supervise employee’s performance, and offer instructions and management to make
sure that they are the most effective ways of operation.
iv) Assign the task to managers and employees so that the managers make use of their
time scheduling and training, enabling employees to carry out their duties effectively.
Changes;
According to these four principles, changes in the factory systems were experienced through
their application. The scientific management theory disseminated the idea of division of labour
uniformly among the employees as well the managers. This act itself creates a formal and official
connection with respect and ensures that the duties given to every employee is worked on

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promptly. In this case, a teamwork spirit is also cultivated within these institutions. On the other
hand, through the division of labour, the management has transformed to a democratic type
where every individual is allowed to give out their views in regards to what they feel is affecting
their performance.
Additionally, another change that has been realized is the chance for scientific training as
explained in the principle. Currently, several institutions are putting this principle into practice to
realize maximum profits. The introduction of technology in the manufacturing department
requires employees and managers to have good knowledge to cope up with the frequent
emergence of new technologies, and that requires the application of Taylor’s concepts.
Currently, no organization can deny the fact that they are using Taylor’s concepts, especially
in the recruitment process. A human resource department has been created to carry out the
function of recruiting only the best-qualified workers should there be any vacancy within an
institution. As the concept demands, the recruits are offered a little training to get to know what
is supposed to be done and also familiarise with their place of work.
Using the article on Morgan's(1997) metaphors (available on Moodle) which of these metaphors
applies to Factory system before the implementation of Scientific Management? And which metaphor
would apply after? Explain your reasoning with reference to the text and other academic sources.
In the theory of management, there is one model that has stood out among other models;
Gareth Morgan’s metaphors of organizations. Morgan (1997) explains eight metaphors that work
as a way through which an individual might view an institution. These metaphors include
organism, machine, brain, political system, culture, psych prison, an instrument of domination,
change and transformation (Morgan, 2011). Choosing a metaphor to require carefulness since it