Zamboanga City's Potentials

CRITIC: MANAGEMENT GURUS

Frederick Winslow Taylor

He is considered as the father of scientific management. He believed that in the past the man has been first, in the future he stated however that the system must be first. He believed in this notion that the first object of any good system must be that of developing a first class man. Taylor grew up in the era of industrial revolution where the caste system and discrimination among the rich and poor are prevalent. During his time the people are looking for the best possible system to produce as many goods and be productive as possible without really considering the welfare of the workers. Although much criticism has been applauded, I still consider that Taylor’s principle in management became the foundation of efficiency and effectivity in modern management. He was an innovator of scientific process a pioneer in several progressions.

Elton Mayo

Different from Taylor’s point of view in pushing workers to be really productive in the workplace by designing different work methods, is the power of relationships. He cited three major problems during the industrial revolution: human problem, social problem and political problem. He highlighted that more than anything else, motivation among employees are not directly affected by the present working conditions but rather the social relations that is intertwined in the workplace. He believed that workers are best motivated by better communication, more managerial involvement and working in teams. One of whom I admire most among the management gurus is Mayo. His insight of what the workplace will become because of work relationships is much of what is highlighted by workers nowadays in measuring job satisfaction.

Abraham Maslow

Truly, one whom I admire the most in his principles and theories is Abraham Maslow. All of which he contributed are vital essentials in understanding the journey of any man towards fulfilling his purpose and attain the paramount of...