Organization Theory in

Education
CLASSICAL THEORY OF
ORGANIZATION
Rolando G. Corro
Reporter #1
OPENING PRAYER
Heavenly father, we thank you for this opportunity to
receive an education. We ask that you would bless our
efforts as we learn new things and grow in our
understanding. We pray that you would guide us in our
studies , and help us to apply what we learn to our lives
that others may also benefit. We also pray for our
professors,that they would have wisdom and knowledge
as they instruct us. We ask all these things in Jesus
name. Amen.
Combine the pictures to forming a word.

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ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY

.The sociological study of the structures and

operations of social organizations,including
companies and bureaucratic institutions. It includes
the analysis of the productivity and performance of
organizations and the actions of the employees and
groups within them.(www.indeed.com)
SEVERAL THEORIES THAT EXPLAIN THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS
STRUCTURE
1. CLASSICAL ORGANIZATION THEORY

. Scientific Management Approach

. Weber’s Bureaucratic Approach

. Administrative Theory

2. NEOCLASSICAL THEORY
3. MODERN ORGANIZATION THEORY

. Systems Approach

. Socio- Technical Approach

. Contingency or Situational Approach

CLASSICAL ORGANIZATION THEORY

. is also known as the traditional theory. It considers the organization as a

machine and its employees as part of the machine.

. The employees are grouped according to their skills and motivated through
incentives and/or promotions to drive efficiency.

. The organization’s structure is hierarchical. From the top-level,middle level to

the supervisory level wherein the employees are divided according to their
skills. The focus is on supervision, incentives, and wages.
THE EXTENSIONS OF CLASSICAL ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY

.Scientific Management approach which is based

on the concept of planning of work to achieve
efficiency, standardization, specialization and
simplification. The approach to increased
productivity is through mutual trust between
management and workers.
FOUR PRINCIPLES OF SCIENTIFIC APPROACH proposed by
Taylor in 1947

. Science is not a rule of a thumb

.Scientific selection of employees
.Management and labour, cooperation rather than
conflict.
Weber’s bureaucratic approach
considers the organization as a part of
broader society. The organization is
based on the principles of: structure,
specialization, predictability and stability,
rational and democracy.
Administrative theory which was profounded by
Henry Fayol.This is based on several principles of
management. In addition, management was
considered as a set of planning,
organizing,training,commanding and coordinating
functions.
Fayol’s Principles in Management approach

Division of work( specialization),authority and responsibility, discipline,

unity of command,unity of direction,subordination of individual
interest,remuneration of personnel,centralization,scalar chain,
order,equity,stability of tenure of personnel,initiative, the concept of
line and staff,committee,functions of
management,planning,organizing,training,commanding,coordinating.
Advantages of Classical Theory

. an efficient system due to a highly specialized employees.

. less conflict due to a highly bureaucratic structure and
proper chain of command.
. better salaries for employees,job satisfaction,and
organization loyalty.
“ You can’t build a great building on a
weak foundation. You must have a solid
foundation if you’re to have a strong
superstructure”
-Gordon B. Hinckley
Answer the following questions:

1. What is the main focus of a classical theory?

2. How are employees on a classical theory being
grouped?
3. What motivates the employees in a classical
organization to work efficiently?
4. Enumerate the three extensions of Classical theory.
5. Why is it advisable to use classical theory in
management?
Answer:

1. Centralized authority and skill specialization

2. According to their skills
3. Incentives and wages
4. Scientific management, Bureaucratic Management, Administrative
Management
5. Because of an efficient system due to highly specialized
employees,bureaucratic structure and proper chain of command, and better
salaries,job satisfaction and loyalty.