Modern theories of organization

The brief snapshot of modern theories of organization and management.

1. Modern Organization Theories Khageshyor Khanal (Muskan) 11/14/2020

2. 1. Brief Introduction 2. Development 3. Modern Theory System Approach Contingency Approach 4. Characteristics 5. Conclusion Table of Content 11/14/2020

3. Organization is a system of coordinated action between individuals that differ in interest, performance and knowledge dimensions . -March and Simon(1958) Organizational theories are series of academic perspectives that seek to explain the multiplicity of organizational structure and operating processes . – Nicholson (1995) There are three stages in development of organizational theories ; i. Classical Theories ( 1900-1930 ) ii. Neoclassical Theories ( 1930-1960) iii. Modern Theories (early 1960s) Introduction 11/14/2020

4. Classical Theory – Human- Machine Relationship - Did not continually attain required consequences in the condition that ware emerge in the initial stage of 20 th . Neoclassical Theory – Human- Human Relationship -Pay more consideration to the human issue and inspire the humanize organization-Yang et, al (2013 ) Modern Theory – Human Environment Relationship - Classical and Neoclassical theories are unable to address organizational change dimension thus modern theory of organization evolved. Development 11/14/2020

5. Modern theory of organization is a system which has adapt to variation in its environment. Modern theories are based on the concept that the organization is an adaptive system which has to adjust to changes in its environment. It can be classified in three dimensions ; i. System Approach Ii. Contingency Approach ii. Socio-Technical Approach Modern Theory 11/14/2020

6. i. System Approach 11/14/2020

7. ii. Contingency Approach 11/14/2020

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9. It considers organization as a system composed of many subsystems. It regards individual as complex being who can be motivated in multitude of ways. It is descriptive approach of studying organizations. It is dynamic in interaction with the structure. It is constantly subject to change as environment changes. It is both macro and micro in its approach. It ensures better flow of communication at all the levels and effective control. Characteristics of Modern Theory 11/14/2020

10. The modern theory assumed that organizational structures and systems are relatively stable arrangements that can be adapted to fit occasional changes in environmental demands. Conclusion 11/14/2020

11. 11/14/2020 References Chun-Xia Yang, H.-M. L.-X. (2013). Organization Theories; From Classical to Modern. Journal of Applied Sciences , 4470-4475. Ferdous , J. (2017). A Journey of Organization Theories: From Classical to Modern . International Journal of Business, Economics and Law , 1-4.