Management Theories & Pioneers

Key management theories, principles, and the pioneers who developed them, from classical to modern approaches.

• Motion Study and Therbligs — Frank & Lillian Gilbreth — 1911 — Classical
• Hawthorne Studies and Human Relations Movement — Elton Mayo — 1933 — Neo-Classical
• Hierarchy of Needs — Abraham Maslow — 1943 — Motivation
• 14 Principles of Management — Henri Fayol — 1916 — Classical
• Learning Organization and Five Disciplines — Peter Senge — 1990 — Modern
• Contingency Leadership Model — Fred Fiedler — 1967 — Leadership
• Two-Factor Theory (Motivator-Hygiene Theory) — Frederick Herzberg — 1959 — Motivation
• Gantt Chart and Task-and-Bonus System — Henry Gantt — 1910 — Classical
• Acceptance Theory of Authority — Chester Barnard — 1938 — Neo-Classical
• Total Quality Management (TQM) and 14 Points — W. Edwards Deming — 1986 — Quality
• Equity Theory — John Stacey Adams — 1963 — Motivation
• Scientific Management — Frederick Winslow Taylor — 1911 — Classical
• Bureaucracy Theory — Max Weber — 1922 — Classical
• Expectancy Theory — Victor Vroom — 1964 — Motivation
• Situational Leadership Theory — Hersey & Blanchard — 1969 — Leadership
• Theory X and Theory Y — Douglas McGregor — 1960 — Motivation
• ERG Theory — Clayton Alderfer — 1969 — Motivation
• Management by Objectives (MBO) — Peter Drucker — 1954 — Modern
• Competitive Advantage and Value Chain — Michael Porter — 1985 — Strategic
• Administrative Management Theory — Henri Fayol — 1916 — Classical
• Leadership Continuum — Tannenbaum & Schmidt — 1958 — Leadership
• Porter's Five Forces Model — Michael Porter — 1979 — Strategic
• Managerial Grid — Blake & Mouton — 1964 — Leadership
• Achievement Motivation Theory — David McClelland — 1961 — Motivation
• Participative Management and Power-With — Mary Parker Follett — 1924 — Neo-Classical