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Using a directive decision-making style can be least appropriate in the McDonald’s workplace due to its limitations in fostering employee engagement and innovation. This style, characterized by quick, top-down decisions with limited input from employees, can lead to several drawbacks.
Firstly, a directive approach may stifle employee creativity and reduce morale. McDonald's employees, particularly those on the front lines, often have valuable insights and suggestions for improving operations and customer service. When decisions are made solely by managers without consulting these employees, opportunities for innovation and process improvement can be missed Cite error: There are <ref>
tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).(Tannenbaum & Schmidt, 1973).
Secondly, the directive style can create a rigid work environment where employees feel undervalued and disengaged. This can negatively impact teamwork and communication. For example, when employees are not involved in decision-making processes, they might be less committed to the decisions made, potentially leading to lower productivity and higher turnover rates Cite error: There are <ref>
tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).(Vroom & Jago, 1988).
Moreover, the dynamic and fast-paced nature of McDonald's operations requires flexibility and adaptability. A more inclusive decision-making style, such as participative or consultative, can better harness the diverse perspectives and expertise of the workforce, leading to more effective problem-solving and a more positive organizational culture Cite error: There are <ref>
tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).(Likert, 1967).
In summary, while the directive decision-making style can be effective in urgent situations, it is generally less suitable for the McDonald’s workplace due to its potential to hinder employee engagement, creativity, and adaptability Cite error: There are <ref>
tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).(Yukl, 2013).
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- Likert, R. (1967). *The Human Organization: Its Management and Value*. McGraw-Hill. - Tannenbaum, R., & Schmidt, W. H. (1973). How to choose a leadership pattern. *Harvard Business Review*, 51(3), 162-180. - Vroom, V. H., & Jago, A. G. (1988). *The New Leadership: Managing Participation in Organizations*. Prentice Hall. - Yukl, G. (2013). *Leadership in Organizations* (8th ed.). Pearson. Cameron23848 (talk) 14:56, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
- Not done: It doesn't look like this has anything to do with McDonald's specifically, and is also written in argumentative form, which isn't how encyclopedia articles should be formatted. Tollens (talk) 17:37, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
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change The Fight for $15 labor organization aided the workers in filing the complaints to a rigid work environment where employees feel undervalued and disengaged. This can negatively impact teamwork and communication.The Fight for $15 labor organization aided the workers in filing the complaints.
Cite error: There are <ref>
tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).Vroom, V. H., & Jago, A. G. (1988). The New Leadership: Managing Participation in Organizations. Prentice Hall. Cameron23848 (talk) 15:04, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
- Not done: See above. Tollens (talk) 17:39, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
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change its treatment of employees to due to the dynamic and fast-paced nature of McDonald's operations requires flexibility and adaptability. A more inclusive decision-making style, such as participative or consultative, can better harness the diverse perspectives and expertise of the workforce, leading to more effective problem-solving and a more positive organizational culture
Cite error: There are <ref>
tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).Likert, R. (1967). The Human Organization: Its Management and Value. McGraw-Hill. Cameron23848 (talk) 15:16, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
- Not done: See above. Tollens (talk) 17:40, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
Kroc as founder
[edit]The stable version of this article lists Kroc as one of the founders, either without qualification or stating he was founder of the Corporation, for at least four years. Today an editor removed Kroc without consensus to do so. I have restored the version of the infobox that lists the brothers as founders of the original store and Kroc as founder of the Corporation. As this article is mostly about the Corporation, I think that's the right way to go, unless there is consensus to remove him altogether, Lard Almighty (talk) 18:44, 18 June 2024 (UTC)
- Lard Almighty If Kroc is going to be listed as a founder on account of his role in the creation of McDonald's Corporation, it would make sense to list in the infobox next to "Founded" when said corporation came into existence. Emiya1980 (talk) 22:10, 19 June 2024 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 5 July 2024
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The board of directors and sustainability information is outdated (by 3 years) and incorrect. I would like to update this information. Dagobertogilb (talk) 18:38, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
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original McDonalds in San Bernardino
[edit]original McDonalds in San Bernardino is still there. it is a Museum now. it was not torn down as you described. 71.93.137.31 (talk) 03:36, 12 July 2024 (UTC)
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