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-Very task oriented theory.
-Very number oriented.
-Has many flaws but is one of the first theories in organizational communication. -
This theory focuses on attention to employees, working condtions, and coordination of motivation.
Created by Elton Mayo and Fritz Roethlisberger when they did studies on human behavior in organizations. -
6 Major Principles
1. A formal hierarchical structure
2. Management by rules
3. Organization by functional specialty
4. An "up-focused" or "in-focused" mission
5. Purposely impersonal
6. Employment based on technical qualifications retrieved from: http://www.bustingbureaucracy.com/excerpts/weber.htm -
This is a meaning centered theory. This theory promotes open communication, employees are meant to feel ownership of their work. The main point behind the theory is that the employees have a voice and that promotes better work from the employees. Reference: http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/doe/benchmark/ch10.pdf
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Created by Terrence Deal & Allen Kennedy.
The purpose of this management style is to inform employees about the leaders responsible for the organization.
-Incorporates a hierarchy model to improve communication flow. -
Coined by Karl Weick
This theory is very meaning centered in a sense that it makes communicating together as a group is easier because it involves a lot of colaboration.
