Organization Theory: Modern, Symbolic, And Postmodern Perspectives

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Selection: Organizations are selected based on whether or not they fit properly into the niche. If not, they move into a new environment or ‘die’.

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When physical settings were being manipulated, this was thought to have an effect on productivity. However, the reason why the productivity increased was not due to changes in physical settings, but rather the fact that workers were under observation. Unity of Command Principle: Earlier employees used to report to only one senior member of staff. Now, dual reporting also occurs. Tolbert, Pamela S., and Richard H. Hall. Organizations: Structures, Processes, and Outcomes. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009. Greiner proposes that an organization, just like a human has a life cycle. This is comprised of the entrepreneurial, collectivity, delegation, formalization and collaboration stages.

Brooks, Leonard J., and Paul Dunn. 2009. Business & Professional Ethics for Directors, Executives & Accountants. Cengage Learning. p. 149. ISBN 978-0-324-59455-3Orthogonal: these cultures have their own values that do not get in the way of, or celebrate the dominant culture. The approach then evaluates the production of scepticism in for any theories that prevail to emerge. It also encourages the people to shift towards a trend which is completely different from the previous one. This perspective broadens the idea of what is perceived in an organisation. As such, if managers are thinking about the development of the organisation, they are pertaining to a larger scope and consider the whole organisation no matter what area they are from. A marketer will not just stand for the theories of how to market a product but also on how it will work for the management department, finance and other (Kingshuk and Van de Ven, 2005). Organisational theories are very broad though and important aspects like the technology, physical areas and culture have to be evaluated. In the post-modern idea, this somehow entails a more responsive approach for the organisations in measuring its behaviour. Focuses on organizational design, managing contextual relationships, and managing dynamic processes. Provides examples and research alongside time-tested principles. Greiner, Larry (June 1998). "Evolution and Revolution as Organizations Grow". Harvard Business Review.