Relational Vs. Traditional

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Compare and Contrast In this paper we will discuss Likerts system I through IV, Max Webers theory of bureaucracy and McGregor’s theory X and theory Y managers. Each theory consists of theories relating to the workforce. They each share their similarities and differences on how to manage an organization. In addition, they all have their positive and negative aspects. Likerts system I through IV consists of four levels of managerial systems. From level I to level IV it expresses a closed supervisory system to an open supervisory system. The theory was based on studies on the difference between bad managers and good managers. System I operate a supervisory system based mostly on fear and punishment. This results in a controlling supervisory system where employees are usually not consulted concerning major decisions. System II organizations uses rewards that are used to motivate employees with some freedom being allowed to state their opinion on organizational decisions. Although system II allows some openness, managers have the primary decision making responsibility but employees in the organization must act carefully. Without being cautious their opinions could cause conflict. In System III organizations are very open to employee conversations regarding the managerial decision making process and management threats are avoided. In System IV the organization is the most open. The goal states that managers should strive to achieve. Likert states the more an organization's management practices the System IV model, the more productive it will be. The Max Weber’s theory of bureaucracy states the rules and regulations of a bureaucracy to serve and protect its members against the possibility of personal favoritism. Webers theory is a well defined hierarchy of all the positions within a bureaucracy structure. The structure permits the higher positions to
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