Traditional Model

The assumptions under this model are that:

1.    Work is inherently distasteful to most people.
2.    What workers do is less important than what they earn for doing it.
3.    Few want or can handle work which requires creativity, self direction or self control.

Policies under this model which emphasise control and directing are that;

1.    The manager’s basic task is to closely supervise and control his subordinates.
2.    He must break tasks down into simple, repetitive and easily learned operations.
3.    He must establish detailed work routines and procedures and enforce them firmly but fairly.
The expectations under this model are that:

•    People can tolerate work if the pay is decent and if the boss is fair.
•    If tasks are simple enough and people are closely controlled, they will produce up to standard.