Managing Teams
With Reference to selected management theories and drawing on specific examples, discuss why the theory of management cannot be easily translated into the practice of management. (being critical)
Word Limit: 4000 words
Format: Critical essay
Submission date: 13/5/2013
Refer to the core text book: Linstead, S., Fulop, L Lilley, S. (2009) Management an Organization. A critical text. Chapter 11
You’ll need 50% marks to pass. Both electronic and hard copy is required to submit.
Assessment criteria:
Demonstrate a clear understanding of a range of models /theories/concepts relating to the practice of management at operational and strategic levels
An ability to identify and challenge existing orthodoxy in the field of management
An ability to apply organizational/management theory to relevant organization/company experience
An ability to structure a coherent, critical and balanced argument
Present discussion and analysis in an appropriate critical essay format
Evidence of extensive reading
High quality referencing (Harvard System)
Class notes you can refer to :
Maslow’s theory (hierarchy):
Career progression —– intrinsic
Money ——-extrinsic
Criticized by Wahba and Birdwell 1976
Theory X &Y Douglas McGregor 1960
Mangers believe people are inherited lazy or believe people are self-motivated
Equity theory(John Stacey Adams (1963)—fairness
Unfair made people perform worse
Criticism for too simplistic, not practical
Expectancy theory(victor H. Vroom)
Two-factor theory( Frederick Herzberg): motivator/hygiene
Why it is hard in practice? Because motivations are hard to be indentified
Clayton Alderfer’s ERG Theory:
Your weak motivation will lead your team perform bad
In practice: Strategy—policy—practice
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