EXAMINING THE CONTENT ATTRIBUTES OF “MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY” AND “MANAGEMENT SYSTEM” CONCEPTS

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the interpretations of key management concepts, namely “management technology,” “management systems,” and “integrated management system”. It aims to elucidate their core attributes, distinctions, commonalities, and introduces the concept of a “complex enterprise management technology.” Utilizing a content analysis approach, the study reveals that 59% of examined definitions concerning “management technology” encompass references to methods, tools, means, and techniques for defining management technology. Additionally, 41% of scholars emphasize crucial attributes such as purposefulness and structuring, while 36% contend that technologies comprise procedures and operations, and an equal percentage attribute them to the execution of management functions. The predominance of a process-oriented perspective in defining “management systems” is also observed, which correlates with the foundational elements of the “management technology” concept. Furthermore, the research highlights that both concepts prominently feature an orientation towards achieving the objectives of economic entities. This underscores the shared characteristics between “management technology” and its contemporary English equivalent, “management system.” The article introduces the concept of a comprehensive enterprise management technology, conceptualized as a system comprising individual management technologies. These technologies consist of coordinated and sequenced processes, procedures, and operations that, through the judicious utilization of human, informational, material, infrastructural, and financial resources, enhance the efficiency of management functions and contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals. Notably, the proposed definition diverges from existing ones by emphasizing the alignment of economic, social, and environmental objectives within the management process. This definition forms the basis for developing procedures to integrate individual management technologies into a unified comprehensive system, facilitating the coordination of resources and objectives throughout its operation.