QUESTION 4 (worth 2 points)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Human Relations Theory?

Advantages

1 It gives more freedom to the entire worker.

2.great level of communication and teamwork
3.we can make a democratic workforce.
4.It is the main level of productivity

Disadvantages

1.It can increase the responsibilities of the individual.

2.It is the main cause of stress

3. Main cause of stress.

4.More freedom means that all people have less control over the worker.

QUESTION 5 (worth 2 points)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Bureaucratic Management Theory?
Advantages

1. Specialization: A bureaucratic organization provides the advantages of specialization because every

member is assigned a specialized task to perform.

2. Structure: A structure of form is created by specifying the duties and responsibilities and reporting
relationships within a command hierarchy. Structure sets the pace and framework for the functioning of
the organization.

3. Rationality: A measure of objectivity is ensured by prescribing in advance the criteria far decision
making in routine situations.

4. Predictability: The rules, regulations, specialization, structure and training import predictability and
thereby ensure stability in the organization.

Disadvantages
1. Rigidity: Rules and regulations in a bureaucracy are often rigid and inflexible. Rigid compliance with
rules and regulations discourages initiative and creativity. It may also provide the cover to avoid
responsibility for failures.

2. Goal Displacement: Rules framed to achieve organizational objectives at each level become an end to
themselves. When individuals at lower levels pursue personal objectives, the overall objectives of the
organization may be neglected.

3. Impersonality: A bureaucratic organization stresses a mechanical way of doing things. Organizational

rules and regulations are given priority over an individual’s needs and emotions.

4. Compartmentalization of Activities: Jobs ore divided into categories, which restrict people from
performing tasks that they are capable of performing. It also encourages preservation of jobs even when
they become redundant.

QUESTION 6 (worth 2 points)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Theory X and Y of management?

Advantages

• Some employees thrive on an authoritative management style

• Focus on achieving the company goals

• Theory y

• Much more appealing management style

• Gives employees freedom and responsibility, which allows them to perform better

Disadvantages

1. Some employees do not work well under such strict enforcement

• Not everyone is motivated by financial gain, so they might not make much of an
effort to achieve more

• Theory y
• It would be easy to abuse the freedom and trust

• Can be harder to measure success, as there is less focus on quantifiable metrics