Management thinkingManagement - is one of the areas of modern economics, aimed at creating, planning and implementing development plans for enterprises, organizations and enterprises in order to maximize the potential profit of the company, creating a sustainable business management system (Drucker, 1993). Management helps companies achieve a certain goal step by step. To achieve their objectives, companies need managers. “A Manager is the person responsible for planning and directing the work of a group of individuals, monitoring their work, and taking corrective action when necessary” (Reh). The origins of management date back to the times of ancient Egypt, where the pyramids began to be built. Obviously it was necessary to have some sort of management to divide the workforce and organize the construction phases. However, many scientists believe that modern management was developed to the stage of science during the “Industrial Revolution (1750-1900)”. The industrial revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries brought many changes in human history, including in the scientific field. During the industrial revolution technology changed from human-based to machine-based, in other words the efficiency of machine tools was unparalleled. One of the main differences between pre-industrial and industrial society is the reduction of the role of agricultural production and the growth of the secondary sector (manufacturing, construction). This structural transformation of the economy first took place in England, and the United Kingdom became rightly known as "the first industrial nation." Some economists define this transformation as "the emergence of modern industry". Throughout the history of management science, men... middle of paper... how many people have contributed to the shaping of scientific management. While Adam Smith stated that economics should have a free and laissez-fare market, Frederick Taylor developed the four principles of scientific management and managers. The management example of Zappos.com clearly shows that companies should have good managers. Managers are not only meant to control (make them work) workers, they must also have leadership, planning, organizing skills. Works Cited Drucker, P. F. (1993). The practice of management. New York: HarperCollins.Evans, J. (2010, August 17). Core Values: Wall Posters or Culture Builders? Reh, F. J. (n.d.). Definition of the manager. Retrieved from http://management.about.com: http://management.about.com/od/policiesandprocedures/g/manager1.htmWilliams, C. (2011). Management principles. Mason: South-Western.Works Cited