Archive about 'Management & Organizational Behaviours'

Difference/Distinctions/Distinguish Between Line, Functional And Line And Staff Organizations

Tabulated below comparison between Line, Functional And Line And Staff Organization: 

For Line organization

Line managers are generalists.

The line of authority is vertical as it follows the principle of scalar chain

There is strict discipline

It is not based upon planned specialization

There is unity of command

It is suitable for small scale operations

It is quite economical

For Line and staff [...]

Bernard Elton Mayo On Formal And Informal Organization

Earlier article on informal organization and its features.
Below article look at the famous management expert, Bernard Elton Mayo pertaining to his views on formal and informal organization:
 

View Of Management Expert, Bernard Elton Mayo on

Formal Organization:
 

Referred to an organization as formal when the activities of two or more individuals are consciously coordinated towards the accomplishment of [...]

Informal Organization And Its Features

There are many interpretation of the term organization. Some regard it as the human relationship in group activity equivalent to social structure. Chris Argyris refers to this as the notion that an organization includes all the behaviour of the participant, others use organization in the sense of an enterprise, organized to accomplish certain objectives.
In [...]

Listing Of Topics Under Heading Motivation

Append below a listing of topics covered under the heading Motivation

Topics On Motivation

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The Importance Of Motivation and The Different Type Of Motivational Theory

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Mcgregor-Theory X and Theory Y

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Herberg’s Theory Of Motivation

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Maslows-Motivation Theory Of Hierarchy Of Needs

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Monistic Or Economic Theory of Motivation

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McClelland Needs Theory Of Motivation

 

Mc Clelland’s Needs Theory Of Motivation

David Mc Clelland Of Harvard University and his co-workers have done researches pertaining to the motivational needs of people in multi-culture and many section of the society.

Mc Clelland’s  Needs Theory Of Motivation
Based on his researches, he advocated the need to group human motivation or needs into the following three categories:
1.       The needs for POWER (n/PWR) [...]

Monistic Or Economic Theory of Motivation

Monistic theory of motivation is based upon the notion that man is essentially economic. This theory solely hinges on monetary aspect of remuneration or reward to human behavior. Individuals are assumed to be highly responsive to money reward. People feel motivated when rewarded with more money. People repeat their behavior if it leads to reward.

Monistic [...]

Henry Fayol & His Principles Of Management Theory(Part2of2)

In Part 1, we saw how Henry Fayol classifies operations of a business organization. In this article, he advocated the fourteen principles of management:

Henry Fayol’s 14 Principles Of Management Theory

Division of work:-the more staff socialized, the more efficient they can perform their work
Authority and Responsibility:-Authority [...]

Henry Fayol And Management Theory(Part1of2)

Henry Fayol is described as the father of modern management theory. He emphasized that management skills are universal. In fact, a number of current ideas and practises in management can be directly attributed to him.
Henry Fayol is the managing director of a large French coal mining firm where he developed a blueprint of a [...]

Benefits From Decentralization

Some major benefits from decentralization are as follows:

BENEFITS FROM DECENTRALIZATION

Improves morale and motivation as managers at lower level are able to see by themselves the results of their own decision making and actions
The company can benefits from [...]

Centralization Versus Decentralization

Append below some pointers on Centralization and Decentralization:
 

Centralization

The holding of formal authority and decision making at the higher echelons of management hierarchy.

Decentralization

When a larger part of authority is delegated down the level of management &

Decision making is near the source of information

 

Salient Points
(1.0) Two important tests whether an organization has its authority centralized or [...]