Management essay writing:Fayol Stands the Test of Time

歐洲第一位管理大師：亨利·法約爾
倫敦商學院教授哈默爾曾說：“20世紀管理理論集大成者，首推亨利·法約爾。他提出的管理的一般原則生生不息，人們驚嘆它如此強大的生命力。法約爾是歐洲第一位管理大師，遺憾的是，在他辭世后的75年里，歐洲沒有培養出第二個像法約爾這樣的偉人。”由法約爾建立的一般管理理論框架，至今主宰著管理學的基本走向；由法約爾開創的管理過程學派，至今是管理學領域的主流學派。他的貢獻，歷久彌新。

法約爾管理思想的深遠影響
五大管理要素
1.計劃 2.組織 3.指揮 4.協調 5.控制
十四條管理原則
1 工作分工（Division of Work）。
2 權威與責任（Authority and Responsibilities）。
3 紀律（Discipline）。 
4 統一指揮（Unity of Command）。 
5 統一方向（Unity of Direction）。 
6 個體利益服從整體利益（Subordination of Individual Interest to the General Interest）。
7 人事報酬（Remuneration）。
8 中心化或去中心化（Centralization or Decentralization）。
9 層次鏈/權威線（Scalar Chain/Line of Authority）。 
10 秩序（Order）。
11 平等（Equity）。
12 人員任期穩定性（Stability of Tenure of Personnel）。 
13 主動性（Initiative）。 
14 Esprit de Corps（團隊精神）。

法約爾在管理方面的著作主要有《工業管理和一般管理》、《國家在管理上的無能——郵政與電訊》、《公共精神的覺醒》。dissertation有：提交給礦冶會議的關于《管理》的dissertation、《管理的一般原則》、《高等技術學校中的管理教育》、《管理職能在事業經營中的重要性》、《國家的工業化》、《郵電部門的管理改革》、《國家管理理論》等等。

BACKGROUND:
In 1984 Fayol proposed five elements or processes (functions) for management (planning, organising, co‐ordinating, commanding and controlling). Today, these functions have been reduced to four: plan, lead, organise and control (PLOC). Fells (2000) claims that these functions have ‘stood the test of time’; however, other authors argue that they are too old and not relevant for management of today’s organisations.

READING:
Fells, M.J., 2000, ‘Fayol Stands the Test of Time’ Journal of Management History, Vol. 6, 8, pp. 345‐360.

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Write an essay (1,000 words) in which you critically examine the functions (elements or processes) of management proposed by Fayol (see Fells 2000). Explain why these functions are relevant (or otherwise) to today’s managers.#p#分頁標題#e#

REQUIREMENTS:
Word limit: approx. 1,000 words (excluding cover page/s and references).
Sources: Students must use at least four references for this assignment (e.g., journals, books) with at least two being from academic or scholarly journals (accessed from library databases), not internet websites (e.g., Wikipedia or other Google sources).
 
Students are required to be constructively critical and analytical. In addition, students have the、opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of management through a practical and realistic approach to their basic research methods, discussion of relevant real‐life applications and demonstration of strong essay writing and referencing techniques.
Researching and writing skills are valuable in all facets of management practice. Essay writing is an essential part of being a good manager by providing busy Executives with appropriately informed views of the topic under investigation. An important part of presenting material to Executives is to provide a balanced viewpoint; that is, offering both the positives and negatives
of the issue to ensure that the conclusions draw are not biased. Poorly researched work leads to poor decision‐making; thereby compromising management. These are the reasons why you need to develop your academic writing skills and learn the art of constructive essay writing.

SUGGESTED ESSAY LAYOUT:
Headings and sub‐headings should be used sparingly in your essay. Examine the journal articles you read as a guide. A title page is not required for an essay; but please insert your student name and ID in the footer.
Introduction
• Some background on the theory you are exploring (to put the essay in context)
• The objectives/aims of your essay (i.e., explain why you are writing this essay)
• The main ideas you are going to discuss in the essay (your findings)
Body Sections (e.g., function A)
(Use PREP method, explained below, to structure paragraphs)
• Describe one of the functions identified in the paper
• Critically evaluate the relevance and value of the function for today’s managers
Body Sections (e.g., function B)
(Use PREP method, explained below, to structure paragraphs)
• Describe one of the functions identified in the paper
• Critically evaluate the relevance and value of the function for today’s managers
Conclusion
• Restatement of what the essay set out to achieve
• Summary of your main ideasCustom Thesis，Custom Dissertation，請聯系QQ：949925041
• Concluding generalisation, comments or opinions
References (Follow the Deakin author date Harvard system)
• Separate section, with a heading
• All sources cited in the essay • Presented in the Deakin author‐date (Harvard) system