The essay provides an insight into the management theory and practice in context of the contribution made by the strategic choice and the determinist theories in deriving an understanding of the actions taken up by the organizational. The essay reflects a debate between strategic choice and environmental determinism.

Insight into management theory and practice with focus on strategic choice and determinist theories' contribution to organizational actions.

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Management Theory and Practice

This essay explores the debate surrounding strategic choice vs determinism theories in organizational management. It discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each theory and proposes a strategy for reconciling them. The paper acknowledges the associations and tensions between the two views and finds an alternative strategy to reconcile them.

Professional Development

Strategic Choice vs Determinism Theories

This essay analyzes strategic choice and environmental determinism as independent variables that establish the context of organizational adaptation. It compares the differences between strategic choice and determinism theories of organizational adaptation and explains the role of strategic choice in organizational structure, environment, and improving a company’s performance. The essay concludes that compared to the determinist theory, strategic choice is more practical in the real world and applicable in contemporary business units.

Materials Science and Engineering

This paper critically evaluates the deterministic and strategic theories in organizational management. It compares the two theories on the basis of their philosophical underpinnings, decision making, and the environment. The paper also determines the more compelling perspective and analyzes the role of managers in shaping the outcomes of the organization.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College

Leadership Management

Organizational Management: A Critical Evaluation of Deterministic and Strategic Theories

This report analyses different organizational theories including contingency theory, agency theory, determinism theory, institutional theory, and population ecology theory. It discusses the reconciliation of these theories in a universal model for effective management practices.

Political Science