The evolution of management theory over the last century has seen leaders shift from owner-managers who relied on authority to modern servant leaders who lead by example. Early managers could use strong tactics to achieve goals, but today's servant leaders must live the values they want followers to adopt. Formal management study began late in the 19th century as the Industrial Revolution increased demand for strong processes to maximize productivity and profits. Various theorists have developed improved methods since the 1800s. Management has evolved greatly over history and will continue influencing the future.

1. The evolution in management theory over the last century is the history of
the constantly changing role of leaders in organizations. As organizational
leaders evolved from the carrot-and-stick wielding owner-managers of the earlier
Industrial Era to the Servant Leaders of the 21st
Century, the impact of individual
leaders on organizations became progressively important. Whereas early
managers could rely on authority and strong-arm tactics to reach their goals,
servant leaders in our time are challenged to set personal examples by living the
values and principles they wish their followers to achieve.
Although great feats of human achievement such as the Egyptian pyramids, the Great Wall of China,
the Colosseum in Rome and the Taj Mahal in India all bear testimony to skilled management in ancient times, the
formal study of management only began late in the 19th
century.
The Industrial Revolution as well as the growth of factories and mass
production created a need for strong management processes. Better and more
efficient ways of manufacturing goods were needed in order to maximize
productivity, bring down costs, and increase profitability. As a result, since the
late 1800’s, theorists have developed a wide range of methods for improving
management practices.
In conclusion, management improved a lot through history and only
time will show their influence. Now, its our time to rise.
Management throughout history
Postolache Silviu-Dumitru, Group 8111
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine