Assignment: Principles of Management
First Assignment - Select one of the following classic management authors:
Fredrick Taylor
Henri Fayol
Henry Mintzberg
Henry Gantt
Max Weber
Mary Parker Follett
Elton Mayo
Chester Barnard
Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
J. Edwards Deming
Write a two to three-page paper on the author you selected and answer the following questions. Use the MLA method to cite the sources used to write your paper.
1. What were the most significant contributions to management theory made by the author you selected?
2. Which aspects of their theories do you think are still relevant in today's business environment?
3. Which aspects of their theories do you doubt are still relevant in today's business environment?
4. If you were going to perform additional research on their theories, which aspects of their theories would, you research. Why?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.