Week 2 Paper: The five key management theory/principle milestones

Week 2 Paper: The five key management theory/principle milestones over time.

Based on your readings and research, develop a timeline of five key management theory/principle milestones over time. Please address the following questions for each of the milestones you elect to include on your timeline:

• Why was this milestone significant for the period of time it was created? What was going on in the world of work that allowed the environment to know the time was right for this particular milestone?
• Which theorist “fathered” the principle (Fayol, Drucker, Taylor – your choice!)? What were the signs of the time which led the theorist to develop the management concept?
• What are the highlights and limitations of the theory/principle?

Directions:

• The assignment should be between 3-5 pages, plus a cover page and reference page.
• Your paper should include an introduction and conclusion that summarize the contents of the entire paper.
• Your paper should be written in proper APA format. This link will take you to the section of the APUS library that can assist you with formatting: apus.campusguides.com/content.php
• Do not use first person
• Abstract is not needed
• References: A minimum of two references are required for this assignment. You may use your textbook as a reference in addition to the two references. Make sure the sources are academic articles from the online library!

***Must be submitted as a .doc or .docx file. All other submissions will receive a zero. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure proper submission of their assignment***