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Likert’s Management System. Marcia Taylor MGMT 500 PA Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management August 5, 2012 Dr. Whitney Stevens Southwestern College Professional Studies. Authoritative vs. Participative.
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Likert’s Management System Marcia Taylor MGMT 500 PA Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management August 5, 2012 Dr. Whitney Stevens Southwestern College Professional Studies
Authoritative vs. Participative • Likert’s Management Leadership styles are depicted as System 1 through System 4. • System 1 authoritative style uses fear and threats. • System 4 participative style has a high degree of trust and confidence.
Human Resources • One of the most important assets are human resources. • Value these important assets • Human assets can affect the bottom line • Effectively managing human resources is one of the most crucial tasks • Apply appropriate leadership styles • Widespread responsibility
Situational Leadership • Situational Leadership involves interplay between leader, follower, and situational variables • Analyze the situation before determining leadership style. • Analyze the followers performance readiness to determine leadership style
References • Hersey, P., Blanchard, K., Johnson, D. (2008). Management of organizational behavior: Leading human resources. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. • Likert, R., 1979. From production and employee centeredness to systems 1-4. Journal of Management. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.sckans.edu