Scientific Management Theory and Administrative Principles Theory

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Executive summary
This report has been prepared to gain a deeper insight the two most talked about theories in
the business world i.e. Scientific management theory by Frederick W. Taylor and the
Administrative principles theory by Henry Fayol. The report discusses the strengths and
limitations of the two theories and provides examples of organisations that use these theories
till date.

Table of Contents
Executive summary............................................................................................................2
Introduction.......................................................................................................................4
Scientific Management Theory...................................................................................................4
Administrative Principles Theory................................................................................................4
Strengths and limitations...................................................................................................5
Scientific Management Theory...................................................................................................5
Administrative Principles Theory................................................................................................5
Organisation example........................................................................................................6
Summary............................................................................................................................6
Conclusion.........................................................................................................................6
Bibliography.......................................................................................................................7