Explain Chris Argyris's theory of immaturity to Maturity stages.?

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Answer 1

Pattern A and Pattern B are Argyris’ theories. Pattern A represents “interpersonal behavior, group dynamics, and organizational norms” (Hersey and Blanchard 62). Pattern B represents the same qualities as Theory Y. Argyris also developed the Immaturity-Maturity Theory. This theory states that as we age our personality traits change from immature to mature.

In the 1980's, Chris Argyris developed his theory of Pattern A and Pattern B. Similar to McGregor's Theories X and Y, Pattern A people and groups tend toward Theory X and are more rigid in their supervision and management styles. Pattern B people and groups resemble Theory Y traits and are more flexible and open to new ideas. Argyris believed people could move between X/Y and A/B, thus a Theory X manager who believed most workers were lazy might also be open and supportive.

Chris Argyris also developed the Theory of Immaturity-Maturity. Individuals progress at different rates from the total immaturity of early childhood (being passive, dependent, shallow, limited activity) to maturity (active, independent, deeper thoughts, more varied interests). Most organizations have bureaucratic or pyramidal values that foster immaturity in workers and "in many cases, when people join the workforce, they are kept from maturing by the management practices utilized in their organizations" (Hersey 65).

Argyris's Immaturity-Maturity Theory is the most intriguing of these motivational theories. Unfortunately, most organizations still adopt the bureaucratic or pyramidal style of leadership. This authoritarian style often resembles a family with a dominating parent (management) exercising almost total control over the children (employees). It is no wonder in these environments that trust and creativity are rare. There are exceptions however. The leadership of the author's employer, the YWCA of Nashville, values employees and treats them with respect. As a result, YWCA staff members are more independent and have room to grow.

It is easy to apply this theory to many circumstances outside the workplace. Families in which parents are either over-protective or, on the other extreme, do not protect their children at all may have offspring who are immature and have trouble forming long-term relationships. Governments with strong central authority where people have little personal freedom usually have citizens who are dependent financially and psychologically. Schools where rigid rules are more important than the free flow of ideas will probably graduate students with narrow views and a lack of creativity. It is obvious that human beings flourish only when they are in an environment with trust, support and independence.

Eileen Tremblay (TNU 2005)

Hersey, Paul, Kenneth H. Blanchard, and Dewey E. Johnson. Management of Organizational Behavior. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2001.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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There is a popular chart to indicate the areas and stages of evolvement of a personality, as per this theory.. very popular... A clear demarcation of areas of development needed to be able to perform well in material world... briefly the following areas... Passive -----> Active Dependence ---> independence Behave in few ways ---- > Multi-dimensional personality Uncertain, self centered ---- > Involvement, strong, stable interests short sighted ----> Far sighted submissive, weak ---- > Strong, self respecting, assertive non-introspective ----- > Strong control with powerful introspection