The contemporary approaches to management were developed from the mid$-1940$s to the mid$-1960$s$.$ contemporary approaches to management and include: $(1)$ sociotechnical systems theory, $(2)$ quantitative management, $(3)$ organizational behavior, and $(4)$ systems theory. The timeline in Exhibit $2\mathrm{.}1$ in the text illustrates the development of these four theories.

This activity is important because contemporary approaches to management have developed since World War II and continue to represent current management thought and practices. The goal of this activity is to distinguish between the four contemporary approaches to management.

Hover over each item to read a hint. Then, drag each item to its corresponding contemporary theory. Some theories will have more than one item.

The total quality management $($TQM$)$ movement

Participative management

$$ Secondary approach to $$ Theory $x$ and Theory $Y$ Contingenoy perspective decision making

Inputs and outputs

Teamwork and work groups $$

Sociotechnical Systems Theory

Quantitative Management

Organizational Behavior

Systems Theory