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Managing for efficiency, managing for equity.

J L Bower

    Harvard Business Review
    |June 10, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Management styles differ significantly, with distinct "technocratic" and "political" systems impacting organizational dynamics. Understanding these differences is key to effective management strategies and future organizational success.

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    Area of Science:

    • Organizational Behavior
    • Management Science

    Background:

    • Management practices are not universally uniform.
    • Recognizing the fundamental differences in management tasks and objectives is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate between the technocratic and political systems of management.
    • To provide a framework for understanding and addressing variations in management approaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of management systems.
    • Conceptual framework development.

    Main Results:

    • Technocratic and political management systems exhibit significant differences.
    • Variations observed in participant contracts, career paths, organizational structure, purpose selection, and resource allocation.

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    Conclusions:

    • The distinct nature of technocratic and political management influences organizational elements.
    • A conceptual framework is offered to understand and mitigate future management system divergences.