Classical approach
Classical-Scientific approach
- Hierarchical structure
- workers do the same thing over and over
- workers aren’t moved as much
- still adopted by McDonalds franchises
Classical bureaucratic approach
- a strict hierarchical organisational structure
- clear lines of communication and responsibility
- jobs broken down into simple tasks; specialisation
- clearly defined job roles
- rules and procedures
- impersonal evaluation of employee performance to avoid favouritism and bias.
Behavioural approach
Contingency approach
- flexibility & adaptability