Answer to Question #175304 in Management for Shivneel

Question

 Compare Unitary theory and Pluralist theory-critique these theories, what are the main features why or how are the two different or similar.

Answer 1

Unitary theory and pluralist theory are similar in terms of communication is conducted. Two theories have a communication system between managements and the employer that discus employment terms and condition. They both participate in decision making and job clarification.

Otherwise, the unitary theory has unique features to distinguish it from pluralist theory. An organization is considered a unit of on happy group of people who share a common between the top management and employee. The unitary theory had a common source of power, and authority passed to everyone in an organization. The theory limited and controlled the conflict's occurrence, for they believed that conflict would deviate the goals from the primary purpose. On the other hand, the pluralist theory describes structures in an organization whereby each party or groups of people pursue different interests. Pluralist theory is practiced by most trade unions where conflicts are inevitable, and everyone has the freedom to refute the structure of the organization and freely create disputes. Power is decentralized, and authority is not specific.