MANAGEMENT THEORIES

Management Theories and Their Implications



Management Theories and Their Implications

Introduction

The paper aims to emphasize on the four of the theories of management along with their implications within the organization. Maslow`s theory of hierarchy, scientific management theory, contingency theory as well as theory of managerial grid are discussed in the paper with their applications.

Maslow`s Theory of Hierarchy

This probably received more attention from administrators than any other motivation theory, since it classifies human needs so logical and convenient, with important implications for managers. Maslow saw human motivation as a hierarchy of five needs, ranging from the most basic needs to higher self-realization. According to Maslow, individuals will be motivated to meet the need for them is dominant, or stronger, at a given time. The preponderance of a need depends on your situation at the time and his recent experiences. Based on the physical needs, each need should at least partially satisfy before the individual wishes to satisfy a need in the next level up (Luthans, 1976, pp. 28).

An obvious conclusion of Maslow's theory is that employees need a salary sufficient to feed, shelter and protect themselves and their families in a satisfactory manner, as well as a safe working environment, before the administrators try to offer incentives to give them esteem feelings of participation or growth opportunities. Security needs include job security, freedom from coercion or arbitrary treatment, and clearly defined regulations. Maslow describes a man as being willing, which rarely reaches a state of complete satisfaction. Important is the scale of the needs, in which the development of human motivation.

In the modern organization both physiological needs such as stability are generally (but not always) handled satisfactorily. The next aspect in the hierarchy is the need to participate and be loved (Burke, 1982, pp. 203 - 219). This is felt most strongly within the family, but also affects the working environment. Unless they see themselves as an integral part of the organization, employees will become frustrated by an unmet need for participation and will probably not respond to the opportunities and incentives of higher order.

Implication - Primark

The managers of Primark should be aware that in most cases due to the low standard of living in the country, on the one hand, and with a high level of education, they need to motivate people by all levels of needs in the complex. In order to motivate the individual, the manager must allow meeting the essential needs through such a course of action that contributes to achieving the organization. Managers should strive to meet the needs of those employees who are on the lower levels of the hierarchy, such as good pay and safety along with sustainable job.

Scientific Management Theory

Scientific management is the stage in the development of management which lays the basis of modern management science. The development of this management is linked to the American engineer Fredrik Taylor, who first pointed out the necessity of using science and modern methods in the study and implementation of ...