Chapter 4 discussed several approaches to organizational design, including: (a)

Chapter 4 discussed several approaches to organizational design, including: (a) classical, bureaucratic theories; (b) human resources approaches; (c) contingency theories; (d) open systems theory; and (d) empowerment-oriented theories. 1. Do you find some of these theories more helpful than others? Which ones are most helpful? 2. If you were employed by a human service agency, how would your working life be affected by the organizational theory guiding that agency that you found most helpful? Compare the effects of the theories you have selected. Compare at least 2 theories. 3. Respond to 2 people ( you can just make up something related to the topic)