Bus 302
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Compare and contrast the theories of scientific management with that of the human relations management approach.

Scientific management is more concerned with finding the “one best way” of getting the job done.

It has four steps that help to find the best way to get the work done: 1. One must first develop a science for each element of work. 2. One must scientifically select, train and teach each worker. 3. One must cooperate with the workers to ensure the work is being done. 4. One must make sure there is equal division of the work and responsibility.

Human relations management is concerned with people’s needs and it recognizes that a happy employee is a productive employee.

Both management styles are important and effective in their own way, but I believe that human relations management is integral to the success of a company. Employees do the work, and bring in the income for companies. If they are unhappy, it is a matter of time before the work is affected. Too many companies are treating employees as if they are machines without any emotions, and this is not good.

Determine whether there is one best approach to management, or if managers should adopt a variety of management approaches. Provide your rationale.
I think that managers should adopt a variety of management approaches. If someone can only think one way, they are limiting themselves. In business, it is important to be able to adapt and think in different ways. A manager should be able to look at what it takes to get the job from a technical standpoint, but then be able to understand that some finesse may be needed to get the employee to stay late to get the job done.
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From the video, "Charlie Wilson's War," analyze the workplace culture of Congress to determine its impact on the ability of Congress to do its job well. Provide specific