Behavioral Approach

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Abhijeet S
Behavioral Approach


The behavioral approach to management emphasized individual attitudes and behaviors and group processes, and recognized the significance of behavioral process in the workplace.


Contributions of Behavioral Thinkers to Management Thought

Mary Parker Follet (1868-1933)


  • Power, according to Follet, was the ability to influence and bring about a change.

  • Concept of integration, which involves finding a solution acceptable to all group members

Elton Mayo (1868-1933)

Abraham Maslow


His theory rested on three assumptions.


  • Physiological needs;

  • Safety or security needs

  • Belongingness or social needs;

  • Esteem or status needs

  • Self actualization or self-fulfillment needs.


Douglas Mcgregor
Chris Argyris


  • Maturity – immaturity theory

  • People progress from a stage of immaturity and dependence to a state of maturity and independence.

  • Model I and Model II organization analysis.

  • Model I organization are manipulative

  • Model II organization are open to learning
 
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