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INTRODUCTION
• In hierarchical organization Employers and employees may both
benefit as it helps guide a company's path. However, an
organization's hierarchical culture occasionally has the potential to
be overly rigid, which can disrupt innovation and creative thinking
and ultimately disrupt the success of the business.
• A well-considered explanation for natural world observations that
has been developed through the scientific method and synthesizes
numerous facts and hypotheses is called a theory.
1. Frederick Taylor (1911) Scientific Management theory.
2. Max Weber (1947) bureaucratic management theory.
 ORGANIZATION
Organization characteristics of most SA schools
Three level comprise the system
1.Basic education training
2. Advanced education training
3. Higher education training
The procedure covers 12 grades in total and is required up until
grade 9. in primary school, is where literacy and numeracy are
established for the first six years of education
Why are our schools organized
hierarchically
• Clear authority structure : command and establishes clear lines of
authority and responsibility. This ensures that decisions can be made
efficiently and effectively.
• Division of labour : a hierarchical structure allows for specialized roles
and expertise. Different positions within the hierarchy have specific job
descriptions and responsibilities, ensuring that each individual
contributes to the overall functioning of the school.
• Supervision and accountability: ensures supervision at various levels,
promoting accountability within the organisation
• Resources allocation : helps in efficient allocation of resources in
school.
WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO TO CHANGE OUR ORGANIZATIONS
INTO MORE APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONS
• Empower leadership at all levels : distribute leadership
responsibilities throughout the organization.
• Encourage student voice and involvement : create avenues for
learners to effectively participate in decision-making activities.
• Redesign decision-making processes : move away from top-down
decision-making and involve various stakeholders in decision-
making processes.
Differences between Frederick Taylor and
Max Weberr
Frederick Taylor
• Focuses on the scientific study
of work methods to improve
productivity and efficiency
• Emphasizes the use of time
motion studies to identify the
most efficient way to perform
tasks
Max Weber
Focuses on the concept of
rational legal authority and the
division of labor
Emphasizes the importance of
hierarchy, rules and impersonal
relationships within an
organization
continues
Taylor
• Advocates for a close
coorperation between
management and workers to
ensure that tasks are in
performed in the best possible
way.
Weber
• Advocates for a clear chain of
command and standardized
procedures to achieve
organizational efficiency.
Similarities between Frederick Taylor and
Max Weber Theories
• Both Taylor and Weber advocate a system based on standardization
procedures and a clear chain of command, and they both stressed
efficiency but Weber also pointed out the dangers a true
bureaucracy could face
• Both bureaucratic and scientific models are common in the
manufacturing and industrial space , where output is calculated and
monitored, The administrative and human relations models are far
more common in accounting firms , tech and startups and in small
business
Few ways in which schools can be in
synchronization with the nature of work
• Emphasize problem solving and critical thinking:
Many jobs today require employees to be able to solve complex
problems and make decisions based on incomplete information
schools can encourage students to work on group projects and by
creating opportunities for cross- cultural exchange
Focus on soft skills :Soft skills , such as communication ,leadership ,
and adaptabililty, are becoming increasingly important in the
workplace.Schools can emphasize these skills by incorparating them
into the curriculum and by providing opportunities for students to
practice them.
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