- Neoclassical theory has made significant contribution to an understanding of human
behaviour at work and in organization.
- It focuses on emotion and human qualities of workers as opposed to functions and
economic demand of workers
- It has generated awareness of the overwhelming role of human factor in industry.
- The structure is social system and not just mechanistic and impersonal
- Contributors to this approach recognize an organization as a social system subject to the
sentiments and cultural patterns of the member of the organization. group dynamics,
leadership, motivation; participation, job environmental, etc. constitute the core of the
neoclassical theory.
- This approach changed the view that employees are tools and furthered the belief that
employees are valuable resources.
- It applies a democratic process and not autocratic management with strict rules
Kavungya answered the question on May 17, 2019 at 13:54
- Describe Henry Mintzberg's roles of management based on the following:
a) Interpersonal roles.
b) Informational roles.
c) Decisional roles.(Solved)
Describe Henry Mintzberg's roles of management based on the following:
a) Interpersonal roles.
b) Informational roles.
c) Decisional roles.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Identify five external environmental forces and explain how they influence managerial
decisions of a company.(Solved)
Identify five external environmental forces and explain how they influence managerial
decisions of a company.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Briefly explain the functions of management.(Solved)
Briefly explain the functions of management.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Outline ten qualities of an effective manager.(Solved)
Outline ten qualities of an effective manager.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain five activities that an organisation might be engaged in which may be considered as
social irresponsible.(Solved)
Explain five activities that an organisation might be engaged in which may be considered as
social irresponsible.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Identify the three levels of management and describe the main functions of each of the levels.(Solved)
Identify the three levels of management and describe the main functions of each of the levels.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Differentiate between management roles and management functions.(Solved)
Differentiate between management roles and management functions.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Describe four decisional roles of a manager.(Solved)
Describe four decisional roles of a manager.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Management policies must have certain characteristics in order to be effective.
With reference to the above statement, explain four characteristics of effective management
policies as advanced by...(Solved)
Management policies must have certain characteristics in order to be effective.
With reference to the above statement, explain four characteristics of effective management
policies as advanced by Ziegler.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Suggest ways in which management could enhance ethical behaviour within an organisation.(Solved)
Suggest ways in which management could enhance ethical behaviour within an organisation.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Evaluate the relative importance of the following managerial skills at the various levels in the
organisation hierarchy:
(i) Technical skills.
(ii) Human skills.
(iii)Conceptual skills.(Solved)
Evaluate the relative importance of the following managerial skills at the various levels in the
organisation hierarchy:
(i) Technical skills.
(ii) Human skills.
(iii)Conceptual skills.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain four reasons why management is a profession.(Solved)
Explain four reasons why management is a profession.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- a) Management is regarded as both an art and a science.
Highlight four features of management as a science.
b) Explain the importance of the management function...(Solved)
a) Management is regarded as both an art and a science.
Highlight four features of management as a science.
b) Explain the importance of the management function in an organization.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- List eight factors that might influence the personal ethics of an employee(Solved)
List eight factors that might influence the personal ethics of an employee.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- State eight benefits that could accrue to an organization that engages in social
responsibility.(Solved)
State eight benefits that could accrue to an organization that engages in social
responsibility.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Briefly explain the following terms:
(i) Social responsibility.
(ii) Code' of ethics.(Solved)
Briefly explain the following terms:
(i) Social responsibility.
(ii) Code' of ethics.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Highlight five internal and five external environmental forces that might influence the
operations of an organisation.(Solved)
Highlight five internal and five external environmental forces that might influence the
operations of an organisation.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Outline ten principles of management as advanced by Henri Fayol(Solved)
Outline ten principles of management as advanced by Henri Fayol.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- List seven concerns raised by critics of corporate social responsibility.(Solved)
List seven concerns raised by critics of corporate social responsibility.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)