THE BLAKE AND MOUTON MANAGERIAL GRID

OBNotes.HTM by WILF H. RATZBURG

. The results of behavioral studies were incorporated into a grid proposed by Blake and Mouton. The Managerial Grid utilizes the Concern for People versus Concern for Production dichotomy proposed by both the Ohio State and University of Michigan studies.

The assumption made by Blake and Mouton is that there is a best leadership style (behavior). The best set of behaviors is assumed to be 9,9 -- a high concern for production, coupled with a high concern for employees. On the basis of the Managerial Grid, 1,1 leadership (Impoverished) is the least desirable style.

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