Linking pin model
The linking pin model or principle of overlapping groups was designed by Rensis Likert (empirical social researcher) in the early 1960s .
The linking pin model is based on the idea that working groups are used in organizations. A manager of a work group is also an employee of another work group. Overlapping teams emerge that cover the organization with a network of groups. This model allows an organizational upward integration. One point of criticism that can be mentioned is that this model often only follows the top-down approach and bottom-up communication is either difficult, characterized by long delays, or not possible at all.
Within Likert's participatory theory , the overlapping group describes the ideal stage of development. A distinction is made between two authoritarian systems (exploitative and benevolent) and participatory systems (advisory system and group system). Between these four systems there is a continuous transition from the classic approach of the exploitative-authoritarian system to the ideally participatory system of the overlapping group. This is intended to overcome the weak points of the authoritarian systems and motivate employees through participation.
The group system is characterized by supportive relationships and regular meetings (e.g. in quality circles ). There is more of a flat hierarchy and the figure of the group leader is seen as central. The control span is correspondingly wide, since employees should make their own decisions and also work independently at lower levels (decentralization, specialization of the division of labor).
See also
swell
- ^ Kasper, Mayrhofer: Personnel management, leadership organization. 2002, p. 309
Web links
- Overlapping groups - definition in the Gabler Wirtschaftslexikon