MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR

Management Behavior

Table of Contents

Management Structure and culture1

Types of Management Structures2

Pre-bureaucratic structures2

Functional structure2

Divisional structure2

Matrix structure3

Effect on business performance3

Factors which influence individual performance in the workplace3

Job Satisfaction3

Teamwork4

Rewards for good/poor performance4

Knowledge, skills, and attitudes4

Management styles4

Autocratic5

Paternalistic5

Democratic5

Management by Walking Around (MBWA)6

Motivation6

Need hierarchy theory6

Herzberg's two-factor theory6

Alderfer's ERG theory7

Taylor7

Expectancy Theory7

Factors Affecting Effective Teamwork8

Conflict8

Bad Apples8

Environmental Influences8

Impact of Technology on an organization9

Development of Teams9

The Forming of Teams9

Storming and Norm Stage9

Performing Stage10

Reference11

Management Behavior

Management Structure and culture

An organization can be structured in many different ways, depending on their objectives. The structure of an organization will determine the modes in which it operates and performs. Management structure in an organization helps set the SOPs on which the daily working of the organization depends, and it decides which individual will be part of the decision making process, resulting in the shaping of the organizations moves (Stephen P. Pp. 57).

The psychology, attitudes, behavior, experiences, mindset and personal and cultural values, which represent an organization is its culture, or the organizational culture. In literal terms, organizational culture is the definite set of principles and norms shared by people and groups in an organization, that direct the way they relate with each other and outside stakeholders of the organization. The culture is usually historically determined, holistic, related to anthropological concepts, socially constructed, soft, and difficult to change. Companies that promote distinct cultures have well defined values giving their employees openly reasons to accept the culture and work accordingly, adding to the commitment. An organization can move toward its goals in a better manner having a strong culture and commitment to it. This results in higher employee motivation and loyalty, increasing synergy in teams and the different departments of the company (Barney Pp. 656-665).

Types of Management Structures

Pre-bureaucratic structures

This structure does not have typical tasks and used in commonly in a smaller organization focusing on smaller tasks. The leader makes all the strategic decisions, and the structure is completely central. The communication is one on one, resulting in more efficient communication, and elimination of ambiguity. This management structure is useful for smaller businesses and entrepreneurs, giving better control over the work and decisions of the business. Functional structure

This method of management incorporates employees of similar functionality in a functional department for specialization. This increases operational efficiency, but could lead to limited communication between them and the other groups and the organization making work and progress slow.

Divisional structure

Commonly known as product structure, joins the organizational functions into a division. These divisions inside the structure are self sufficient and are different on the basis of the region or service basis. This can help the organizational tremendously to focus on each division separately as a SBU, greatly increasing their effectiveness and efficiency.

Matrix structure

This groups employees on the basis of function and product. This enables a company to utilize the competencies of departments to maximize the overall strength while minimize weaknesses. This is possible because of the use of a mixture of employees or departments on more than one project. The accounts and tax may work on project ...