Class lectures on Approaches to management Prof. A. Akkas
A number of experts offered ideas which became the basis for the development of management as a field of knowledge.
There are many approaches to management.

* Classical viewpoint. The classical era covered the period from about 1900 to the mid 1930s. * It is a perspective on management that emphasizes finding ways to manage work and organization more efficiently.

Classical approach * It highlights the need for a scientific approach to management. * Emphasizes the potential importance of pay as a motivator. * Classical viewpoint is made up of three approaches- * Scientific management, * Administrative management and * Bureaucratic management.

* Advantages and Benefits of the Classical Management Theory * Classical management theory was introduced in the late 19th century. * Widespread in the first half of the 20th century, as organizations tried to address issues of industrial management, including specialization, efficiency, higher quality, cost reduction and management-worker relationships. * Hierarchical Structure * One of the advantages of the classical management structure is a clear organizational hierarchy with three distinct management levels. * Each management group has its own objectives and responsibilities. * The top management is usually the board of directors or the chief executives who are responsible for the long-term goals of the organization. * Middle management oversees the supervisors, setting department goals according to the approved budget. * At the lowest level are the supervisors who oversee day-to-day activities, address employee issues and provide employee training. * The levels of leadership and responsibilities are clear and well defined. .

* Division of Labor * One of the