Leadership Theory and Administrative Behavior: The Problem of Authority Author(s): Warren G. Bennis Reviewed work(s): Source: Administrative Science Quarterly‚ Vol. 4‚ No. 3 (Dec.‚ 1959)‚ pp. 259-301 Published by: Johnson Graduate School of Management‚ Cornell University Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2390911 . Accessed: 03/04/2012 22:56 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms
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toward attaining a goal. Douglas McGregor proposed two distinct views of human beings: one basically negative‚ labeled Theory X‚ and the other basically positive‚ labeled Theory Y. After viewing the way in which managers dealt with employees. McGregor concluded that a manager’s view of the nature of human beings is based on a certain grouping of assumptions and that he or she tends to mold his or her behaviour toward employees according to these assumptions. Under Theory X‚ the four assumptions
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Hierarchy of Needs Theory Abraham Maslow is the man behind the highly-known motivation theory which was defined by the hierarchy of needs. Maslow concentrated on five existing needs in each different human. Physiological Needs Safety Needs Belonging or social Needs Esteem Needs Self-actualization needs. Each of these needs is described in the exhibit above. Maslow identifies the physiological need as the first step in order to reach to the Self-actualization needs. When each need is fully satisfied
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Post-colonialial theory as a recent field of study has lately become one of the most attractive academic disciplines - if it can be called a discipline - that incessantly triggers piles and piles of literature written by art of critics‚ social reformists‚ political scientists‚ literary critics and political economists. The continuous expansion of post-colonialism in its recent version made its own domains of interest and areas of functionality overlap with other fields of global academic studies
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Erik Erikson’s Developmental Theory Erikson’s Theory • Erikson believes the ego develops as it successfully resolves crises on a social level. This involves developing a sense of trust in others‚ a sense of identity in society‚ and assisting the next generation for the future. • Erikson focuses on the adaptive and creative characteristics of the ego. Including a person’s lifespan Together with the stages of personality development. • Erikson suggests continued growth and development throughout
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Immanuel Kant’s Moral Theory Although Kant’s moral theory makes many great points about fairness and equality‚ the negatives of the theory outweigh the positives. Kant’s moral theory would never be able to function in today’s society. His theory is based solely on always fulfilling your moral duty. Which would be impossible since once someone told a lie or showed emotion everything would fall apart. Due to the fact that everyone wouldn’t trust anyone anymore which wouldn’t end up well. Deontology
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Learning Theories In this exercise‚ you will define and discuss the concepts of Learning and Theory. Please save this document and type directly on this worksheet. Every response should be substantive and requires a minimum of 3 to 5 complete sentences per response. When completed‚ please submit this document as an attachment to the appropriate drop box. Refer to “Exercise 2.3: VARK Learning Styles Assessment‚” on pages 54-56 of your textbook. Complete the exercise to discover your
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m Motivation Theories By Therese Mac Donald Table of Content Page 3 – Introduction Maslow Page 4- Porter & Lawler Page 5- David Mc Chelland F Hertzberg’s Hackman & Oldham Page 6- Heekhausen’s Theories Vroom Justice S Adams D Atkinson B Skinner Page 7- Conclusion 17 November 2012 Therese Donovan Motivation Theories There are quite a number of modern motivational theories that attempt to identify the key needs and
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Attachment Theory Bowlby’s description for attachment theory as a means for significant affectionate attachment bonds‚ created between people‚ where many types of emotional distress and personal diagnoses can be formed when this bond is lacking and/or separation is present or loss occurs (Berry & Danquah‚ 2015; Bowlby‚ 1977). This significance is developed from infancy between infants and their primary caregivers. This time period and proper attachment is pivotal in the development of a person’s
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Describe the Major Similarities & Differences Between the Trait & Behavior Leadership Theories by Walter Johnson‚ Demand Media Leadership theories debate over what makes a good leader. Over the years‚ many schools of thought have developed that give different explanations about where leaders come from‚ how they can be identified‚ and what causes an “executive” rather than a “servile” personality. Trait theory and behaviorism are two similar approaches to these questions. They both see leadership
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