Presentation on behavioural management focusesChris Argyrys` work. Maturity & Immaturity Theory and Pattern A & Pattern B theory.
An adaptation also on Napoleon Bonaparte as an inspirational leader.
2. Behavioural Management
Advanced psychological studies
Behaviour Manipulation through
motivation
Individual must be persuaded to behave
appropriately
3. Chris Argyris
B.1923 D.2013
Degree in Psychology, 1947
MA in Psychology & Economics, 1949
Ph.D in Organizational Behaviour
Anti-Bureaucratic/pyramidal studies
4. Contribution of work
Theory of Adult Personality
Theory of Pattern A & Pattern B
Argyris concludes that classical
management opposes behavioural
management, Maslow’s hierarchy
5. Theory of Pattern A & B
Improved McGregor’s theory
Emphasized on Managers that can
be a mix of both
X-B
Sceptical on workers’ abilities
Supportive
Y-A
Think people are self-motivated
Find it difficult in a directive and
controlling manner
7. Napoleon Bonaparte
B.1769- D.1821
Corsican
French Revolution
Lieutenant, General, Consul, Emperor
of France, Megalomaniac
Brilliant Strategist and Influential leader
Occupied various countries
throughout Europe
Exiled twice
10. “
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A leader is a dealer in hope.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
Questions?
Hinweis der Redaktion
Good morning I shall be delivering the presentation on my research conducted on Chris Argyris and relevant theories as well as my chosen inspirational leader
The focus on the selected theories of management approach is the behavioural management
Behavioural management was developed with the advancement of psychological studies circa 1910. Where it was observed that behaviour manipulation can be achieved through motivation. Motivation is a very important part of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Therefore the individual must be persuaded to behave appropriately
Chris Argyris is one important character in the formation of behavioural management
Born in 1923 and died recently in 2013
Argyris graduated with a degree in Psychology in 1947 and went on with his studies to obtain a Masters degree in Psychology & Economics.
Professor of Organization Behavior at Harvard Uni
His research was based upon anti-bureaucratic managerial approaches
Argyris’ theories that shall be explained are The theory of Adult Personality and Pattern A & Pattern B theories
In many of Argyris’ works he concludes that classical management opposes behavioural in a sense that classical management sees only that members within an organization have two main needs which are the physiological/health and safety/job security needs rather than the behavioural approach which focuses on Esteem/job satisfaction, Social and the mentioned needs
He also stated that people who treats people as mature and responsible adults will increase productivity
The theory of Pattern A & B is an updated version of McGregor’s X & Y theory
Which are classified differently according to their attitude, direction, responsibility, motivation and creativity
Argyris insisted that managers can be a combination of X-B and Y-A as opposed by McGregor’s that people tend to be either x or y
The Adult Personality theory is another theory found by Argyris which states that people when enter a new organization they enter as infants and mature eventually into adults
7 steps for this process
Passive states as infants to a more active state as adults
Dependency and guidance upon others to independence as adults
Behave in a few ways as infants while when they are adults they are more expressive
Very limited interests within the organization whilst deeper and more focused interests when they are adults
Time perspective is short for infants whilst long for adults able to recall past events and evaluate future needs
Sub-ordinate to everyone as infants, equal & superior as adults
An influential leader that personally caught my eye is Napoleon and is associated with modern day leaders’ traits
Born in the 18th century on the island of Corsica, where his career ranged from 2nd lieutenant of the royal artillery, general, consul which is another term for a dictator to emperor of France
Known for his excellent strategies and influence which helped him occupy various countries across Europe include Malta in 1798 on route to the Egypt expedition
Persuading soldiers and higher aristocrats on supporting his cause. He had to get them enthusiastic to support his cause. Promising and delivering to them riches
The way he formed battle plans and formations was outstanding always anticipating the enemies by surprise
Rewarding soldiers with silver and gold and with honorary titles
On the battlefield he seldom was seen dirty after battle by involving himself wherever needs assistance and the soldiers felt he was one of them
After his loss on a tough campaign in Russia and losing the war of the 6 coalition Napoleon was exiled to an island called Elba, near Corsica, he returned to France and reformed his army taking over once again the country. The soldiers felt that Napoleon was someone else, someone with surely less confidence, that led them to their loss in waterloo and eventually Napoleon’s final exile to St.Helen West Africa
Napoleon knew the power of the media, and when I say media I am referring to newspapers. Liberty was reduced during Napoleon’s reign. Before napoleon there were 65 newspapers across france, during his reign there were only 4. He didn’t value his people’s say
Spies were installed mainly in every café and every corner to know exactly what the people are saying and this shows an element of mistrust in his people.