After studying this chapter you will be able to understand: Omnipotent view of management, symbolic view of management, the organizational culture, how employees learn culture? | Introduction to Management LECTURE 6: Introduction to Management MGT 101 1 Introduction to Management In lecture 5 we discussed Topics from Chapter 2: Systems Approach Contingency Approach Current Trends & Issues 2 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) Today in Chapter 3 we will discuss Omnipotent view of management Symbolic view of management The organizational culture How employees learn culture ? 3 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) Chapter 3: Organizational Culture & Environment 4 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) Omnipotent View of Management 5 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) 6 Managers are directly responsible for an organization’s success or failure. The quality of the organization is determined by the quality of its managers. Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) 7 Managers are held accountable for an organization’s performance, yet it is difficult to attribute good or poor performance directly to their influence on the organization. Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) Symbolic View of Management 8 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) 9 Much of an organization’s success or failure is due to external forces outside of managers’ control. The ability of managers to affect outcomes is influenced and constrained by external factors. The economy, customers, governmental policies, competitors, industry conditions, technology, and the actions of previous managers Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) The Organizational Culture 10 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) 11 A system of shared meanings and common beliefs held by organizational members that determines, in a large degree, how they act towards each other. “The way we do things around here.” Values, symbols, rituals, myths, and practices Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) 12 Sources of Organizational Culture The organization’s founder Vision and mission Past practices of the organization The way things have been done The behavior of top management Introduction to Management . | Introduction to Management LECTURE 6: Introduction to Management MGT 101 1 Introduction to Management In lecture 5 we discussed Topics from Chapter 2: Systems Approach Contingency Approach Current Trends & Issues 2 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) Today in Chapter 3 we will discuss Omnipotent view of management Symbolic view of management The organizational culture How employees learn culture ? 3 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) Chapter 3: Organizational Culture & Environment 4 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) Omnipotent View of Management 5 Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) 6 Managers are directly responsible for an organization’s success or failure. The quality of the organization is determined by the quality of its managers. Introduction to Management (Chapter 3) 7 Managers are held accountable for an organization’s performance, yet it is difficult to attribute good or poor performance directly to their influence on the organization. Introduction to .
