directivesshape
Directivesshape is a term used in the field of organizational behavior and management to describe the extent to which an organization's structure and culture encourage or discourage employee initiative and autonomy. The concept was introduced by psychologist Robert Blake and management theorist Jane Mouton in their 1964 paper "The Managerial Grid." They proposed that managers can be categorized along two dimensions: concern for people and concern for production. Directivesshape refers to the degree of concern for production, which influences how much authority and direction managers provide to their subordinates.
Organizations with a high directivesshape tend to have a more hierarchical structure, with clear chains of
On the other hand, organizations with a low directivesshape, often referred to as participative or democratic,
The directivesshape of an organization can have significant implications for employee motivation, job satisfaction, and organizational