1.6 Modern Organizational Theory Flashcards
Modern Organization Theory
An organization is a SYSTEM that has to adapt to changes in its environment
Definition of an Organization
Defined and Structured process in which individuals interact for objectives
What are the three approaches?
- Systems Approach
- Socio-Technical Approach
- Contingency or Situational Approach
Based on the belief that there cannot be universal guidelines and Focuses on the external determinants of organization’s behavior and structure
Contingency Approach
Based on the belief that there cannot be universal guidelines and Focuses on the external determinants of an organization’s behavior and structure
Contingency Approach
What makes the org more effective
An equilibrium of the three factors.
Its concern is who handles work problems when they arise
Unit Control of Variance
Joint Optimization
The social and the technological systems should be designed to fit one another as possible
Some Advantage (3)
- Useful for downsizing
- Enhances motivation, self-efficacy and skills of the employee and it saves the time of the specialist and supervisor
- Reduce lagtime associated with too many moving parts
What is Systems Approach?
Organization as a system or an assemblage of things or parts which form a complex unitary whole
Open vs Closed Systems
- Interacts with the environment
- Does not Interact with the environment
When is systems approach applicable?
In all situations
