THEORIES

Theories

Theories

Introduction

Indeed, there is no one theory that is comprehensive and sufficient enough for all situations (Mailick & Stumpf 1998, p 11). They tend to use theory that seems to be the nearest one applicable to certain situation in order to come up with an expected outcome. It is indispensable that we can not the same philosophical model to explain our modern society (Weyme 2004).

Theories can really help managers in learning to generalize from a certain specific experience and eventually apply it for future purposes that would regard the same experience or the other way around (Mailick & Stumpf 1998, p 11). It also enables them to learn from the past and keep on learning for the better improvement of its workforce and managerial practices.

Discussion

According to Miner (2002, p 5) theory is said to be the "cornerstone" of any science that provides ideas that drives research and practice. However, theories are seen to be important in shaping the future of a certain organization especially in finding the feasibility of certain managerial practices. Good theories are the ones that are validated by sound and adequate research. In addition in order for a theory to be effective and efficient in the practical application in life is it must somehow be intertwined with research (Miner 2002, p 5). Thus it has to be beyond philosophical speculation not just mere notions (Miner 2002, p 5).

Organizational and Management Theory

One of the importance of management theory as cited by Mullin (2005) is that it tries to explore relationship between the development of theory, behavior in organizations, and management practices. In addition, it entails for the critical understanding of the development of management thinking that helps in inferring underlying principles of the management process.

The initial development of theory can be seen to the concept of bureaucratic organization that which did Max Weber introduced during the year 1958 and later developed by classical theorists such as Taylor, Frank and Gilbreth, Fayol, Grant and Follet. Hence the management theory has evolved since then in order to be appropriate to the conventional era (Weymes, 2004). Management theory and practice turned its focus on to the people and on the necessity of values, emotions and social mores in the organization. Organizations then were goaded to have a purpose, to eliminate the inter-departmental barriers that exist and lastly to instill trust throughout the organization (Weymes, 2004).

The development of management thought has paved way for the use and application of management theories and practices so as to determine by manager their needed program content. This will provide them an effective learning approach that which will motivate them to be competitive enough in their workplace.

Because of the exceptionally influence of management in all aspect of human across the globe, management theories have permeated in the space of hegemony as a key actor in molding the communal values and knowledge of every individual worker (Monin 2004, p 1). However, the uses of organizational theories by managers are tactical rather than strategic (Gabriel, ...