Organizational Theory: Strategic Choice and Determinist Theories

Running head: MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE
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Executive summary: the paper is an attempt to discuss regarding the organizational
theory. Organizational theory refers to the set of concept found inter-related to each other and
definitions that are capable of explaining individual or group behavior in an organization
interacting with each other to perform activities intended to achieve a common goal.
Organizational theories are used to maintain the decorum of the organization as it is a place that
is highly overwhelming for the employees. In this paper the organizational theories are discussed
and compared. Strategic choice theory and Determinist theories are theories that are discussed in
details and the ways it helps in brining change in the organization. The concepts and theories are
used to in organization to help the employees overcome their stress and help them cope with the
environment with a positive outlook.

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Discussion:.......................................................................................................................................3
Conclusion:......................................................................................................................................9
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Introduction:
An assembly of people who work together to accomplish a common goal is called, in
simple term, an organization. Organizational theory refers to the set of concept found inter-
related to each other and definitions that are capable of explaining individual or group behavior
in an organization interacting with each other to perform activities intended to achieve a common
goal (Lyons & Kuron, 2014). Organizational theories are based on the relationship between the
individuals or groups in the organization and their effect along with actions on the organization
as a whole (George & Wilding, 2013). Also, the theory studies the impacts of external and
internal environment of the business which usually involves political, social, cultural and legal
factors on the organization. For many years economists have devoted their attention in studying
the characteristics of various organizations. Organizational theory includes the strategies and
methods that are required to achieve the goal of the organization. This essay examines the two of
the contributing factors needed to make understanding of organizational actions. Also, the essay
examines the better perspective that is compelling the organization. Firstly, the essay discusses
the different forms of organizational theories, strategic choice and determinist theories.
Secondly, the essay discusses the perspective that is most compelling. Lastly, it gives a holistic
view of the essay.
Discussion:
Strategic choice theory: The choices made by the leaders are made in a dynamic political
process. The theory was developed during the time of America was faced with changes in the
industrial relation. The theory is based on examining the external environment and identifying
the forces that could be responsible for the changes in employment relation (Jones & Jones,