Organizational Theory

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set of propositions that explains or predicts how group and individuals behave in varying structures and circumstances

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organizational theory

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organizations exist for economic reasons and to accomplish productivity goal

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Classical organizational theory

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collectivities of parts that cannot accomplish their goals effectively if they operated separately

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Organization

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this theory believes that there is a right structure for an organization

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Classical organizational theory

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Concept behind division of labor, that is, organizations should be divided into units that perform similar functions into area of specialization

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Functional Principle

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deals with organization’s vertical growth and refers to the chain of command that grows with levels added to the organization

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Scalar principle

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each subordinate should be accountable to only one superior

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unity of command

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have primary responsibilities for meeting the major goals of the organization

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line functions

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support the line’s activities but are regarded as subsidiary in overall importance to line functions

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Staff function

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refers to the number of subordinates a manager is responsible for supervising

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span-of-control principle

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there is one best way to get the job done

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Taylorism

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Who implemented the principles of scientific management?

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Frank and Lilian Gilbreth, and Frederick taylor

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Who is the Proponent of Scientific Management?

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Frederick Taylor

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According to scientific management theory, what will lead to greater managerial efficiency?

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Worker efficiency

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an ideal form of organization

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bureaucracy

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who is the proponent of bureaucracy?

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Max Weber

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it describes the structure, organization, and operation of many efficient organization.

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bureaucracy

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each job is a specialized position with its own set of responsibilities and duties

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division of labor

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approach whereby supervisors assign tasks to separate employees and hold them responsible for completing these tasks

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Delegation of authority

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information about which lower-level employees report to higher-level employees

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micromanagers

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formal way an org is designed in terms of division of labor, delegation of authority, and span of control

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Structure

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aims to improve organizational productivity by focusing on methods that managers can use to synchronize internal processes

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Administrative management theory

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who is the proponent of the administrative management theory?

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Henri Fayol

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employees can become more proficient in the accomplishment of a limited set of activities, thus improving their output

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division of specialization

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working in the person's chosen field

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employed

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employed in a field that is not under a person's specialization

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underemployed

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no work

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unemployed

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subordinates must fully obey instructions from supervisors

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Discipline

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only one executive wherein the employees get instructions

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Unity of Command

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each workgroup or department is working under a singular plan that coordinates effort

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unity of direction

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compensation is used to incentivize worker performance

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Remuneration of personnel

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decision-making should be either centralized or decentralized

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centralization

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a hierarchy that places workers below managers in the reporting structure

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scalar chain

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designed rules and standards for the work environment

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Order

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org must run based on principles of fairness

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Equity

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low turnover; allow employees to learn their jobs, develop skills, and acquire loyalty

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Stability of a tenure personnel

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the structure of an organization is an adaptive mechanism that permits the organization to function in its surroundings

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Structural theory

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proposed how organizations evolve to reach a certain structure, which permits the organization to function in its surroundings

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Harry Mintzberg

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associated with executive leadership

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Strategic Apex

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recognized the importance of individual or group behavior and emphasized human relations

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neoclassical theory

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proponents of Neoclassical theory

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Elton Mayo, Chester Barnard, and Herbert Simons

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Contradicted Henri Fayol's Administrative Management

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Herbert Simon

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proposes ideas how managers should behave to motivate the employees

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Behavioral movement

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social and psychological factors are important in determining worker productivity and satisfaction

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Human Relations movement

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organizational success in terms of employee motivation and interpersonal relationships within the organization

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Humanistic theory