Chapter 2.150

managers are directly responsible for an organization's success or failure

the quality of the organization is determined by the quality of its managers

omnipotent view
managers have a limited effect on organizational outcomes due to factors outside their control

symbolic view

ex. economy, customers, govt policies, cometitors, industry conditions, technology, and the actions of previous managers
parameters of managerial discretion

organization environment--->managerial discretion<---organizational culture
Outside forces and institutions that can potentially affect the organization's performance

-specific
-general
-global

External forces
Whats the specific environment ?
- -customers
- -suppliers
- -competitors
- -public pressure groups

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Chapter 2.150

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Environmental Constraints on Managers

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2012-09-25T06:44:41Z

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