The New Managerial Grid

Robert R. Blake

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The New Managerial Grid is a comprehensive revision in the light of the author's twenty-five years experience. It provides strategic new insights in boss or subordinate behavior and its effects upon organization productivity and individual effectiveness.

In addition to examining managerial theories, describing various facades, deceptive strategies and proven diagnostic system, the book also contains several complete new features. One includes the correlation of extreme managerial styles with mental and physical health.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Leadership Styles: The Managerial Grid Model identifies different leadership styles based on two behavioral dimensions: concern for people (relationships) and concern for production (tasks).

  2. Five Leadership Styles: The model categorizes leadership into five styles: Impoverished (low concern for tasks and people), Country Club (high concern for people, low concern for tasks), Authority-Compliance (high concern for tasks, low concern for people), Middle-of-the-Road (balances concerns for tasks and people moderately), and Team (high concern for both tasks and people).

  3. Understanding Leadership Behavior: The model emphasizes that an effective leader should balance concern for both people and tasks to achieve optimal results.

  4. Adaptability of Leadership Style: Effective leaders are capable of adjusting their leadership style based on the situation, team dynamics, and individual needs.

  5. Impact on Organizational Performance: The Managerial Grid suggests that different leadership styles can affect team morale, productivity, and organizational performance.

  6. Training and Development: It provides a framework for leadership development, helping managers understand their predominant leadership style and areas for improvement.

  7. Employee Motivation and Engagement: Recognizing and applying the appropriate leadership style can positively impact employee motivation, engagement, and job satisfaction.

  8. Conflict Resolution and Communication: The model can aid in conflict resolution and effective communication by considering the balance between task and people-oriented behaviors.

  9. Team Building and Collaboration: Understanding leadership styles helps in fostering effective team building and collaboration within organizations.

  10. Continuous Improvement: The Managerial Grid encourages leaders to continuously evaluate and adapt their leadership behaviors to improve team performance and organizational outcomes.

Language English
ISBN-10 9788172242701
ISBN-13 9788172242701
No of pages 374
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Jaico Publishing House
Published Date 25 Jan 1985

About Author

Author : Robert R. Blake

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