Day: July 24, 2024

Alex Ltd is facing a period of rapid change and innovation in its operating markets.

According to Tom Burns and G M Stalker, which THREE of the following should the company seek to adopt in order to be effective in its business environment?

A A Theory X management style
B A Theory Y management style
C A wide, flat organisational structure
D A tall, narrow organisational structure
E Extensive use of delegation
F Limited use of delegation

Select ONE answer:

1. ABC
2. CDF
3. BCE
4. DAE

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 3

1. Not correct
2. Not correct
3. Correct –> In times of change, the Theory Y manager (B) recognises that the employees’ objectives will complement those of the organisation and commitment is a function of the ‘intrinsic’ rewards associated with their achievement (rather than just extrinsic rewards/punishments). The capacity to exercise imagination, ingenuity and creativity in the solution of organisational problems needs to be widely rather than narrowly distributed in the workforce. Wide, flat organisations (C) tend to be flexible, and employees are willing to form teams to tackle issues. Wide, flat organisations also imply a large amount of delegation (E) is needed.
   
4. Not correct

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