This assignment deals with how employees are involved in the decision-making processes within a company. FischerAppelt has been chosen as an example to help to illustrate that process.
First of all, different management theories will be described. Therefore, Germany will be analysed and FischerAppelt will be characterized.
After that the relationship between employee satisfaction and decision-making processes will be described. The opportunities for FischerAppelt to involve their employees in decision-making processes will be discussed.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. THEORY OF MANAGING PEOPLE
2.1 Pluralist
2.2 Unitarist
2.3 Radical/ critical
3. EUROPE/ GERMANY
4. PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
4.1 TRADE UNION VER.DI/ GERMANY
5. FISCHERAPPELT
5.1 EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT / PARTICIPATION
5.2 EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT
5.3 EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION
5.3.1 Employee satisfaction
6. CONCLUSION
Objectives and Topics
This assignment examines how employee involvement in corporate decision-making processes is structured, using the company fischerAppelt as a practical case study to analyze the influence of management theories and environmental factors.
- Management perspectives: Pluralist, Unitarist, and Radical/Critical theories.
- The impact of the European and German political environment on employee rights.
- The role of partnership agreements and trade unions (ver.di).
- Differentiation between employee involvement and participation methods.
- The correlation between employee satisfaction and organizational performance.
Excerpt from the book
Theory of managing people
The way of managing people in general has an impact on the way companies involve their employees in decision-making processes.
There are three different perspectives of how to manage people: pluralist, unitarist, radical/ critical.
Pluralist
This theory is based on the assumption that employee and manager have conservable requirements. Employees tend to be interested in increasing their salary, meanwhile managers attempt to reduce their cost to make more profit (Foot, M. , Hook, C. 2008:66).
It would be unrealistic to think that these ways of seeing things would not lead to conflicts within a company. To eliminate internal conflicts there is need for a third external organisation. Trade unions are needed to fight for the rights of the employee, and to make compromises with company managers (Henderson, I. 2011:9).
Unitarist
This view is based on the assumption that all different groups of an organisation reach for the same scope. “From this perspective a work organisation has a purpose (or set of purposes) common to all member of it – owners, managers and workers. So there should be no real conflict of interest between these groups…It is a win/ win situation for all concerned” (Henderson, I. 2011:9).
Summary of Chapters
INTRODUCTION: The assignment outlines the focus on employee involvement in decision-making, using fischerAppelt as an illustrative example.
THEORY OF MANAGING PEOPLE: This chapter categorizes management approaches into pluralist, unitarist, and radical/critical perspectives to establish a theoretical foundation.
EUROPE/ GERMANY: It discusses how the democratic political system and social policies in Germany facilitate employee influence and protect worker rights.
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT: This section explores the collaboration between management and trade unions, specifically highlighting the influence of ver.di in Germany.
FISCHERAPPELT: The chapter details the organizational structure of fischerAppelt and evaluates its current methods for employee involvement and participation.
CONCLUSION: The paper summarizes that fostering a pleasant work environment through active employee participation is essential for organizational success.
Keywords
Employee Involvement, Employee Participation, Decision-making, Management Theory, Pluralist, Unitarist, FischerAppelt, Trade Unions, ver.di, Employee Satisfaction, Human Resource Management, Corporate Environment, Work-life balance, Organizational Performance, Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this assignment?
The assignment explores how employees are included in the decision-making processes within a company and examines the impact of different management theories and environmental factors on these practices.
What are the primary theoretical themes covered?
The work covers three main management perspectives: the pluralist view, the unitarist view, and the radical/critical view.
What is the main objective of the research?
The objective is to analyze the relationship between management structures and employee involvement, specifically using the agency fischerAppelt to discuss these dynamics.
Which scientific methodology is applied?
The author employs a literature-based analysis of management theories and external environmental factors, applied to a specific case study of a real-world agency.
What is discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body contrasts management theories with practical examples, investigates the German political and trade union landscape, and distinguishes between employee involvement and participation.
Which keywords characterize this paper?
Key concepts include Employee Involvement, Participation, Decision-making, Management Theories, Organizational Success, and Employee Satisfaction.
How does the author define the 'unitarist' perspective?
The unitarist perspective assumes that all members of an organization, from owners to workers, share common goals, leading to a "win-win" situation without fundamental conflicts.
Why is the role of trade unions considered important in this paper?
Trade unions are identified as necessary external organizations that help fight for employee rights and mediate compromises, particularly within the pluralist management framework.
What role does fischerAppelt play in the analysis?
FischerAppelt serves as a practical example to illustrate how a large agency with 395 employees manages its internal decision-making processes and organizational culture.
What conclusion does the author reach regarding employee satisfaction?
The author concludes that employee satisfaction is a critical driver of work performance and that companies must value the employee voice by integrating them into decision-making to remain successful.
- Quote paper
- Lilja Tilke (Author), 2017, The impact of the environment on decision making processes inside a company, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/379136
