Question

In this unit, we reviewed four theoretical contributions which are central to the understanding of today's organizations. Offer a brief analysis of all four theoretical concepts and then pick the one you feel is the most influential from both historical and managerial perspectives. Explain. Now, consider how these concepts impacted the development of the current organizational theories.

Answer 1

Answer: The four theoretical contributions emphasis over the following goals in the organizational make up.

Explanation:

The theories emphasizes over the efficient ways of carrying out the work tasks that provide maximum output with least utilization of resources and time.The theories emphasizes over the quantitative metrics. It reduces the efficiency of worker to a machine. In an attempt to generate productivity the inefficiencies and redundancies are identified and removed to improve the output and the profitability.