Rensis Likert and High Producing Managers - Process Models of Motivation

The video explores Rensis Likert's research on management styles, identifying four systems: exploitative authoritative, benevolent authoritative, consultative, and participative group. Likert's work parallels Douglas Macgregor's Theory X and Theory Y, with System 1 resembling Theory X and System 4 akin to Theory Y. High producing managers effectively implement System 4 by fostering collaboration and addressing motivational needs. Likert also introduced the concept of linking pin organizational structures, which connect hierarchical levels for better decision-making. His ideas laid the groundwork for modern management practices like servant leadership.

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