Understanding the Impact of Management Decisions on People as Organizational Members

How managerial policies affect the people as members of the organization. Since when management makes a decision, it's not just the nature of the assignments and responsibilities of the job that is involved, but the people who take on those jobs, and those people, acting in those jobs, are also acting as members of the organization as a whole. A decision like that can trickle down to the culture, the motivation, the entire atmosphere of how the employee views the company and working with the company. Management is no more than a process of decision-making and action through which it is proven that the organization does value the welfare and development of its members. Such are all the various kinds of leadership and what that does to the self-esteem of the employees; usually, a transformational leader-one concerned with group development and personal growth-is followed by a manager who becomes more loyal and shows a greater sense of acceptance among the employees. Then again pure transactional leadership (i. e. the work itself is all that matters, the bottom line is the only thing that counts etc. It kind of makes the employees lose their humanity and become more like machines. Another critical area is that of communication.

There must be open communication, honest clear communication, and that is the foundation for trust and acceptance. If management makes decisions and informs the employees of these decisions in a way that shows respect to the employees and makes the reasons for the decisions clear, then the employees will know why things are being done the way they are and where they fit into all of the changes. From realignment decisions, to the roll out of a new policy, to even the day to day operations, all of these impact, in very real ways, the employee's relationship with the company. Poorly managed and that can drive people away or cause loss of people. All of the management decisions are focused around diversity, inclusion, and personal well being, and as a result the environment is one in which everyone is respected for their unique selves.

Managers who remember important personal events are managers who realize that a worker's life outside of work is important and that it is a part of mental well-being, and they create an atmosphere of community, which for many is a huge factor in long term retention and job happiness. Not because of what a management decision or lack there of says about an employee's self image in the workplace, but because as upstanding members of the greater society it makes a difference. Accordingly the responsibility lies with the administration to recognize the human side to each decision in order to foster a healthy, thriving family of workers.

 

references

   - Book: *Organizational Culture and Leadership* by Edgar H. Schein - Explores how management decisions shape culture, motivation, and employee perceptions.

   - Article: “How Managerial Decision-Making Shapes Workplace Motivation” by Harvard Business Review - Discusses the relationship between decisions, job satisfaction, and company culture.

   - Journal Article: *Journal of Organizational Behavior*: “Comparing Transformational and Transactional Leadership and Their Effects on Employee Self-Esteem” - Examines the differences in employee response to transformational and transactional leadership.

   - Book: *Leadership and Performance Beyond Expectations* by Bernard M. Bass - A foundational text on transformational leadership and its positive impacts on employee well-being.

   - Research Report: *The Impact of Leadership Styles on Employee Well-Being* by SHRM - Reviews how different leadership styles influence workplace morale, productivity, and employee loyalty.

      - Research Paper: “Open Communication in the Workplace: Why It Matters” in *Academy of Management Review* - Explores the importance of transparent communication for fostering trust and employee inclusion.

         - Article: “The Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion” by Harvard Business Review - Discusses how diversity, inclusion, and well-being-focused decisions benefit employee satisfaction and corporate success.

   - Book: *The Human Side of Enterprise* by Douglas McGregor - Examines the importance of considering employee well-being in management decisions to create a respectful, engaged workforce.

   - Book: *The Empathy Edge: Harnessing the Value of Compassion as an Engine for Success* by Maria Ross - Emphasizes the importance of empathy in management to foster a supportive workplace.

   - Article: “Why Empathetic Leadership Matters in Modern Management” by Deloitte Insights - Explores how considering the “human side” in management decisions boosts employee morale and loyalty.

   - Research Paper: “Human-Centered Management: How Empathy Enhances Workplace Relationships” in *Journal of Applied Psychology* - Highlights the benefits of empathetic and community-centered management on employee retention.