Classical Management Theory

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First, watch this video on Classical Management Theory on youtube

Please choose at least three of these prompts and write your responses below:

1. Why do you think these different theories developed?
2. Do you see any legacies of these theories present in your organization today?
3. Do any of these theories reinforce oppressive practices or White supremacy?
4. What criticisms do you have about the ways in which these theories emerged and for what purposes they emerged?
5. What parts of these theories do you agree with?
6. What kinds of topics does classical management theory suggest managers should be trained in? Do you agree, or disagree? Do these topics reinforce patriarchal ideas about management and what management is? Why or why not?

1. First, listen to episode 2 of the 1619 podcast titled “” (~32 minutes).

2. Reflect on the following questions by typing in your responses below as you listen to the podcast.

3. Please note, for full credit on this assignment, you have to describe and demonstrate an understanding of “Modern Management Theories” to provide a critique (so complete the required reading if you haven’t already done so); as such, your written reflections should clearly demonstrate your knowledge of Modern Management Theories.

1. Are workspaces the duplicates of the enslavement on the plantation?

2. Are modern management theories a legacy of slavery? If so, are our organizations duplicating White supremacy through modern management? Why is this problematic? If not, how are they fighting against White supremacy through modern management?

3. How does the shadow of slavery impact management theory today?