Management Theory Table Theory Author/theorist Vie

Management Theory TableTheoryAuthor/TheoristViewpoint(s)Administrative Management Henri Fayol and Max WeberFayol came up with the most widely acceptable definition of a manager. He described a manager as the peron who plans, organizes, leads, controls, as well as coordinates the activities of the business. Weber on the other hand , came up with the theory of beuracracy, which he meant to be “rational, efficient, ideal organization based on principles of logic” (Kinicki & Williams, 2013). The theories define the five characteristics of a well performing organization. A well-defined hierarchy of authority. The organization should clearly define who does what, and who reports to who to enable easy flow of information. Sadly, the hierarchy is the biggest impediment to efficient communication because it promotes top down type of leadership and blocks the bottom top leadership. Secondly, it emphasize on need for formal rules and procedures. Written or silent rules play a major role within an organization because they are the bond of the organizational culture. Rules ensure than all members of the organization work towards a common goal, by not giving opportunity to distracting activities such as bully, abuse, disrespect, lack of equity or sabotage. They set standards of behavior within the organization.