MM Management Theories

The manager believes that the business is one functioning unit, but communicates clearly and concisely with each department to make sure that the business continues to run smoothly.

• System Theory

• Bureaucratic Theory

• Administrative Theory

• Scientific Theory

The manager had an employee take maternity leave. Maternity leave has ended, but the child is very sick. The employee asks for an extension, but the manager says no because rules are rules and no exceptions can be made.

• Bureaucratic Theory

• XY Theory

• Administrative Theory

• Scientific Theory

The manager wants things done efficiently and in the quickest amount of time. They micromanage their employees to ensure that productivity is maximized.

• Scientific Theory

• System Theory

• Human Relations Theory

• Bureaucratic Theory

The manager believes that human emotions are essential to job performance, and does not have any objections if two of the employees want to begin a relationship with each other.

• Human Relations Theory

• XY Theory

• System Theory

• Scientific Theory

The manager believes that half of their employees are hardworking and need little management, and the other half of their employees are lazy and need direction and paid rewards in order to do their job correctly.

• XY Theory

• Bureaucratic Theory

• System Theory

• Administrative Theory

The manager has a list of 14 principles posted in their office, and these 14 principles are what drive their management style.

• Administrative Theory

• Scientific Theory

• System Theory

• Bureaucratic Theory