@sobia said in MGT503 GDB 1 Solution and Discussion:

Point of Discussion:
Being a student of management, you are required to suggest two decisional roles (Mintzberg’s Managerial Roles) suitable for the CEO to adopt in this situation. Also give two justifications for each role to resolve this issue.

1-Distuibinice flanler-In the meeting, inter-department conflict has been revealed. The managers of different departments blamed each other for the crisis. Therefore. CEO should handle this conflict. He has to play role of disturbance handler.

2-Resources AIlocator:- Departmental managers are unhappy for the available resources. They demand for more resources. Proper distribution of resources is required in current circumstances. Therefore, Mr. CEO should play the role of resource allocator to proper distribution of resources.

Solution:

Culture type McGregor’s theory (theory X / theory Y) Explanation 1. Role culture Theory X Based on stability, certainty and defined structures, processes and policies. Employees are highly monitored to follow the set patterns 2. Power culture Theory X This is a one man show where all power resides with the founder. Decisions are taken by the founder which has to be followed by the subordinates 3. People culture Theory Y organization exists to serve the individual and where individuals are not servants of the organization. They consist of self-organizes professionals who do not need any supervision 4. Task culture Theory Y More emphasis is given to completion of tasks and least is given to the hierarchal positions. Employees are provided with autonomy to ensure task completion.