University of Phoenix Material ORG/716
Organizational Theories Matrix
Complete the matrix by listing at least five organizational theories and the correlating theorists, concepts, strengths, and weaknesses of each theory. Answer the questions following the matrix. Include a reference page consistent with APA guidelines, and primary sources where available.
Organizational Theories | Author and Year of Inception | Description of Theory | Effect of Theory on Organizational Change |
Transaction Cost Theory |
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Rational Systems Theory – Open |
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Rational Systems Theory – Closed |
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Natural Models Theory – Open |
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Natural Models Theory – Closed |
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Contingency Theory |
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Institutional Theory |
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Network Theory |
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Critical Theory |
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Humanistic Theory |
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Agency Theory |
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Postmodernism Theory |
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Answer the following questions based on your research and the matrix:
1. What is organizational theory? Why does organizational theory matter?
2. Which theories or theorists differ from your views on organizational design? Why?
3. What theories have guided your organization’s successes or failures? How?
4. What are the challenges of finding primary sources as compared to secondary sources in researching organizational theories?