University Management Foundations: Assignment Analysis

This assignment explores the foundations of management, focusing on Max Weber's theories of authority, particularly charismatic, traditional, and bureaucratic forms. The paper analyzes the effectiveness of charismatic authority in rapidly changing environments, contrasting it with Weber's emphasis on bureaucratic efficiency. It discusses the relevance of transformational leadership and the limitations of Weber's theories in fostering collaboration and creativity. The solution also examines the importance of dividing workers between managers and workers to promote cooperation, increase productivity, and enhance the quality of work. It highlights the benefits of labor division based on skills and competence, emphasizing efficiency gains and the development of better techniques. The assignment provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and their implications in modern management practices.

Running head: FOUNDATION OF MANAGEMENT
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Name of the Student
Name of the University
Authors Note

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Table of Contents
Answer to Question 1:.....................................................................................................................2
Answer to Question 2:.....................................................................................................................3
References:......................................................................................................................................4

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Answer to Question 1:
In the current scenario, charismatic form of authority is generally effective and applicable
in the rapidly changing environment. Weber bureaucracy theory prioritizes efficiency, which is
not necessary the most efficient and best practice to implement. Recently the leaders mostly
believe in transformational approach. Weber has been able to observe three major types of power
within the organization. This includes charismatic, traditional and bureaucratic or rational-legal
(Fantuzzo 2015). Major emphasis is given on the bureaucratic power of the organization.
Weber’s management theory mostly stresses on strict rules and power distribution is very firm.
The leaders in today’s times are open to new and innovative ideas and uses flexible work
arrangements for effective management. Many of the beliefs of Weber often discourage
collaboration and creativity in the workplace.
Bureaucracy in the recent times is an administrative system that is generated to fulfill the
large-scale administrative tasks by coordinating the works of the individuals systematically
(Spicer 2015). The bureaucracy theory of Weber opposes risk and flexibility. According to
Weber, responsibilities should be delegated to individuals only based on ability and skill.
Creative thinking, collaboration and idea pitching are highly discouraged. Rigid compliances
with the regulations and policies in the recent times often discourage creativity and initiative. It
is difficult for the individuals to work in such environment that does not offer them any
flexibility. This further gives rise to inefficiency and dissatisfaction among the individuals
towards their work and organization as well. Finally, bureaucracy also generates room for abuse
of position and power by the top-level individuals who control the system.

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Answer to Question 2:
Yes, dividing the workers l evenly between managers and workers is important to
promote cooperation between the managers and the workers. Increases the workers productivity
as training time is reduced and in a very short period of time the workers gets productive (Tapia,
Ibsen and Kochan 2015). All concentration of the worker is given in the specified task, which
makes the worker productive for a short period of time. Overall time that was previously used is
reduced as only little amount of time is spent while moving between the task. One of the greatest
advantages related to division of labors between workers and mangers helps in increasing the
productivity rate of workers. Enhance quality of the product also brings enough gains to the
consumer. Individuals present in the organization have vast amount of abilities and skills.
Dividing the labors according to their competence and skills also increases their efficiency level
High degree of efficiency is ensured as the right individual is put in the right job. Moreover, the
workers acquire higher dexterity and become highly skilled as repeated performance for the
same operational activities is carried continuously.
Major important advantage is that it helps in the promotion and development of better
techniques and new ideas for doing the work (Beaudry, Green and Sand 2016). Dividing the
labor among managers and workers leads to teach him only that amount of work that is required
to perform. This saves long period of unnecessary training and also extra money and time is
saved. Therefore, it is relevant to divide the labors as mechanism becomes easier. Furthermore,
efficiency of organizational production is enhanced.

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References:
Beaudry, P., Green, D.A. and Sand, B.M., 2016. The great reversal in the demand for skill and
cognitive tasks. Journal of Labor Economics, 34(S1), pp.S199-S247.
Fantuzzo, J., 2015. A Course between Bureaucracy and Charisma: A Pedagogical Reading of
Max Weber's Social Theory. Journal of Philosophy of Education, 49(1), pp.45-64.
Spicer, M.W., 2015. Public administration in a disenchanted world: Reflections on Max Weber’s
value pluralism and his views on politics and bureaucracy. Administration & Society, 47(1),
pp.24-43.
Tapia, M., Ibsen, C.L. and Kochan, T.A., 2015. Mapping the frontier of theory in industrial
relations: the contested role of worker representation. Socio-Economic Review, 13(1), pp.157-
184.