¶ … Bateman & Snell (2013) in chapter 2. This essay will explain, compare and contrast the sociotechnical theory, the quantitative management theory, organizational behavior and systems theory. These theories will be explored for their relevance to environments discussed in chapter 3 and how they can impact each area or realm of each one of these environments. Sociotechnical Theory

The ideas-based behind this theory suggested by the authors include the technological tools that are available to the organizational environment. The impact of technology has created great opportunities for the application of knowledge. Social change has been largely based on technological advances, and this theory posits the idea that these factors are actually driving the effects of managerial experience.

Sociotechnical theory requires the application of that technology in the right direction and with the right attitude. Contemporary approaches to management including the benefits of technology must be careful not to ignore the human aspect of the art. Applying technology is purely a human task, that requires reason, guidance and the correct moral and ethical approach in order for it to be effective. The strongest benefit of this model is the taking advantage of the advances such technology...

According to the authors" The quantitative management theory emphasizes the application of quantitative analysis to management decisions and problems." Quantitative application of ideas and intangibles are synthesized with real and measurable data in this theory that provides the manager with decision making through data supply.
Contemporary managers can benefit from this approach when using it in a piecemeal fashion. In certain aspects of the environment quantitative analysis is priceless, however an over dependence on this approach may be disorientating. The human aspects of quality and subjectivness must be tempered with cold hard numerical processing if a total or holistic environment may thrive.

Organizational Behavior / Systems Theory

Organizational behavior theory suggests that the organization itself needs to be recognized as its own entity and approached in a similar manner. This approach examines each particular aspect of the organization from the individual, to smaller groups, to larger units all…