The organizational culture of an organization is generally reflected in its type of management structure. There are three common types of organizational management structure: classical theory, neoclassical theory, and systems theory. This article will first provide a brief history and explanation of the three theories. Next, this article will compare and contrast the design characteristics of two organizational groups that use a classical or systems theory approach to management. Finally, this article will identify how the respective theoretical approach reflects the culture of the organization. Classical Theory Classical organization theory evolved during the Industrial Revolution with an emphasis on efficiency. Classical organization theory represents the fusion of scientific management theory and bureaucratic management theory. The main theoretical developers of each theory are Fredrick Winslow Taylor and Max Weber, respectively. Scientific Management Theory Taylor developed scientific management theory after observing organizational problems in his workplace, intentional slacking of workers, and unfavorable employer-employee relationships (Taneja, Mildred, and Toombs, 2011). ). By identifying the best equipment and people, then scrutinizing the production process, Taylor was able to improve production. Some of Taylor's contributions include industrial efficiency and work measurement; standardization of tools, machines, movements and tasks; definition and management of tasks; and organizational behavior. Taylor introduced the concepts and techniques of studying time and motion to achieve efficiency (Taneja, et al. 2011). The purpose of these studies was to determine how quickly a job should and could be done in order to achieve an expected result middle of paper ......acturing. However, if the manufacturing element chooses to move the schedule forward, it can have dramatic effects on the other elements. Conclusion Although bureaucratic theory and systems theory are unique in their methods, they can still be implemented simultaneously. The criminal justice system, for example, is made up of three elements: law enforcement, the justice system, and offender management. These three elements are individually bureaucratic, but they work together systematically. The law is the foundation of each of these systems and remains constant. Elements of the criminal justice system are dynamic and must sometimes adapt to the unique nature of the offense or offender. To remain effective, elements of the criminal justice system must maintain their hierarchical system while functioning together to achieve the desired outcome..