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Is management still a science?

D H Freedman

    Harvard Business Review
    |October 5, 1992
    PubMed
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    Traditional scientific management is failing in today's volatile business world. This article argues that managers misunderstand science, and new scientific concepts offer valuable insights for navigating complexity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Management Science
    • Complexity Theory
    • Philosophy of Science

    Background:

    • Technological advancements are rapidly transforming industries, challenging traditional business models.
    • The concept of management as a predictable science is increasingly questioned due to market volatility.
    • Existing scientific management approaches appear counterproductive in unpredictable business environments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To re-evaluate the relevance of scientific approaches in modern management.
    • To explore how a contemporary understanding of science can benefit managers.
    • To bridge the gap between scientific advancements and practical business application.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the historical development of scientific management.

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  • Comparison of traditional scientific management with current scientific understanding of complexity and chaos.
  • Exploration of parallels between natural systems and organizational behavior.

    • Main Results:

    • The perceived irrelevance of science to management stems from a misunderstanding of science itself.
    • Modern science, particularly complexity and chaos theory, offers new frameworks for understanding volatile systems.
    • These scientific concepts provide valuable perspectives for managing complex organizations.

    Conclusions:

    • Managers need to adopt a more current understanding of science to effectively navigate business complexities.
    • Science offers more than technological innovation; it provides crucial 'ways of looking at the world'.
    • Rethinking management through the lens of modern scientific principles can enhance organizational adaptability.