TRADITIONAL WORK SYSTEM

YONATAN RESHEF
University of Alberta School of Business

  • Narrowly defined jobs (tasks)

  • Specialized employees and technology

  • Employees focus on their narrow tasks

  • Little employee input into managerial decisions

  • Wage scales attached to tasks

  • Individual-oriented reward system

  • Work is under close supervision

  • Work is strictly regulated by written rules/procedures

  • Few career opportunities

  • The ultimate management objectives -- control, efficiency, productivity