M P Follet On Integration
Mary Parker Follett, a pioneer of modern management theory, introduced “integration” as her most important method for resolving conflict in organizations and social groups. She regarded as a bridge between classical approach and behavioral human relation of organization. Unlike other contemporary thinkers she viewed organization as a social system and administration as a social process. M P Follet criticized classical theorist for focused on mechanical approach and ignore socio-psychological dimension of organization. M P Follet on Conflict M P Follet believed that conflict is not problem but a part of organization. We can't ignore conflict and can't imagine an organization without conflict. It is inevitable due to individual differences. According to Follett it is not a warfare and harmful but a basic problem. It should be resolved in constructive way. She believed that conflict is natural and can be used creatively if handled properly. Thus sh...