Chapter 2, Problem 1UTC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The two overarching perspectives about management and three viewpoints under each.

Introduction:

The perspectives about management point out some of the crucial aspects for an organization that should be focused on. These viewpoints are the pathway towards the growth of the organization.

Answer to Problem 1UTC

Solution:

The two overarching perspectives about management are:

Historical perspective and Contemporary perspective

The historical perspective includes three viewpoints - classical, behavioral, and quantitative. The contemporary perspective includes systems, contingency, and quality management.

Explanation of Solution

The classical viewpoint in historical perspective puts focus on ways to manage work effectively and efficiently. The behavioral viewpoint under historical perspective focuses on motivating the employees towards goal by understanding human behavior. The third of the historical perspective suggests making use of quantitative techniques for management.

The system viewpoint in the contemporary perspective defines the organization as a combination of various subsystems that works together to achieve a common goal. The second viewpoint in contemporary perspective is contingency viewpoint which tells that a manager should work as per the situation and condition of an individual. The third is quality management viewpoint which explains that the management of quality is a crucial aspect and should be taken care of.

The organization and manager must consider the overarching perspective about management and all their viewpoints because it ultimately will help them to grow.