The management role has evolved as the concept of organization has
changed. This concept now allows for four frameworks for leadership
which can be used independently or in conjunction with each other. These
frameworks are Structural, Human Resource, Political and Symbolic. The
"structural manager tries to design and implement a process or structure
appropriate to the problem and the circumstances, while the political
leader understands the political reality of organizations and can deal with
it. The human resource manager views people as the heart of any
organization and attempts to be responsive to needs and goals to gain
commitment and loyalty, and the symbolic leader views vision and
inspiration as critical; people need something to believe in
(bradley.bradley.edu/~rob/Bertram/organiza.htm)."
Theories of organization for businesses include the contingency
theory which empathizes a "fit between the organization's structure, its
size, its technology, and the requirements for its environment
(www.analytictech.com/mb021/handouts.htm)." Environmental theories are
concerned with the adaptation, natural selection, dependence and
institutionalization. When an organization is well-adapted to its business
environment, it will succeed while natural selection will cause those that
are ill-adapted to perish. All business have "suppliers (inputs) and
customers (outputs). Every company is dependent on both their suppliers
and their customers for resources and money
(www.analytictech.com/mb021/handouts.htm)." In terms of
institutionalization, when there is uncertainty in a business matter,
"organizations imitate others that appear to be successful
(www.analytictech.com/mb021/handouts.htm)."
The business world is constantly changing, making it necessary for
managers to conform to their new roles as well as understanding the
...