motivational analysis of organizations

MANAGEMENT-STYLES SPECTRUM
SPECTRUM INTERPRETATION SHEET
Red Zone = Area scores of 0 - 7, total scores of 0 - 45.
Personalized-Power Extreme. This area reflects managers who tightly control the
power in the organization. They use the least empowering style of management and are
very concerned with control and discipline.
Orange Zone = Area scores of 8 - 20, total scores of 46 - 125.
Controlling Style. This zone reflects a managerial style that is more control
oriented, less empowering, and less oriented toward sharing power. The managers are
not extremely control oriented but seldom share power, create power, or help
subordinates to become empowered.
Yellow Zone = Area scores of 21 - 29, total scores of 126 - 174.
Middle-Road Style. The middle-road style combines the two styles of controlling
and empowering in somewhat equal proportions. This position reflects managers who
rarely act in the extreme in matters concerning the use of power.
Green Zone = Area scores of 30 - 42, total scores of 175 - 254.
Empowerment Style. Managers in this zone use styles that are more empowering
than controlling.
Blue Zone = Area scores of 43 - 50, total scores of 255 - 300.
Socialized-Power Extreme. This zone reflects managers who share power and
employ the most empowering managerial style. This style not only shares power but
also creates it.
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