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The Study of OrganizationsThe Study of Organizations
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I. The Importance of OrganizationsI. The Importance of Organizations
Organizations exists because they accomplish things that cannot be achieved by individuals.
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Organizations are GOAL-DIRECTEDOrganizations are GOAL-DIRECTED
They pursue goals and objectives that can be achieved more efficiently by the coordinated actions of groups and individuals.
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Why study organizationsWhy study organizations
It is where we spend most of our livesSchools, work, church, fraternities,
etc.–All are forms of organizations
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Importance of Studying Organizational BehaviorImportance of Studying Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior is the study of human behavior, attitudes, and performance within an organizational setting; drawing on theory, methods, and principles from such areas as psychology, sociology, and cultural anthropology to learn about capacities, and actions while working in groups and within the total organization analyzing the external environment’s effect on the organization and its human resources, missions, objectives, and strategies.
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A Framework for Studying OrganizationsA Framework for Studying Organizations
1. Based on the Situation or Context--Contingency Approach
2. Based on Structure and Process
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Contingency Approach (Situational) to management.
– The process of managing is based on the situation. There is no one best way to manage.
A good manager diagnosis the characteristics of the individuals and groups involved, the organizational structure, and his/her own leadership style before acting on a situation.
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Structure and ProcessStructure and Process
– 1. Structure - formal pattern of how its people and jobs are performed. Usually depicted by an organizational chart.
– 2. Process - activities that “give life” to the organizational chart.
i.e. Communication, decision making, performance evaluation, etc.
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A Framework for this courseA Framework for this course
Organizational Environment– The whole system
customers and client needs, legal and political constraints
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The IndividualThe Individual
– Understanding the Individual is the foundation of Organizational Behavior.
1. Individual Characteristics What makes people individuals with their
own values, attitudes, etc.2. Individual Motivation3. Rewards and Punishment4. Stress - State of imbalance based on such
things as role conflict and role overload.
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Groups and Interpersonal InfluenceGroups and Interpersonal Influence
– 4 aspects
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1. Group Behavior1. Group Behavior
Arises from both management and individual efforts.
Groups are formal and informal Formal - instituted by the organization. Informal - instituted because of friendships, consequences,
etc.
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2. Intergroup Behavior and Conflict2. Intergroup Behavior and Conflict
– Groups develop their own individuated structure, norms, roles, and processes. However, since each group has their own identity and purpose, conflict can arise between groups when they have to cooperate or compete.
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3. Power and Politics3. Power and Politics
– Managers must derive their power from both organizational and individual sources - both formal and informal groups.
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4. Leadership4. Leadership
– Found in both formal and informal groups. An effective leader recognizes both. A formal group leader must obtain support from the informal group leader in order to be successful.
– Two major theories on leadership - Trait and Situational
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The Structure of OrganizationsThe Structure of Organizations
– Job Design - The process by which managers specify the contents, methods, and relationships between jobs to satisfy organizational and individual needs.
– Organizational Design - refers to overall organizational structure.
a picture of task and authority relationships. functional, product, matrix the organizational chart
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Processes of OrganizationsProcesses of Organizations
1. Communication How do managers receive , transmit and act on
information.
2. Decision making process Good decision making depends on developing good
goals and objectives.
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E. Processes of Organizations...E. Processes of Organizations...
3. Performance Evaluation The purpose of performance evaluation is to decide on
rewards, identify training needs, and providing feedback to employers.
4. Socialization and Career Process Bring into congruence the individual aware of the
expectations of the organization.
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Organizational Change and DevelopmentOrganizational Change and Development
– Planned attempt by management to improve individual and group performance by altering behavior, structure, and processes.
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Managing Individual, Groups and Organizational EffectivenessManaging Individual, Groups and Organizational Effectiveness
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The ways of winnersThe ways of winners
T.J. Peters and R.H. Waterman’s In Search of Excellence
8 Basics of Management Excellence
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1. A bias for action (Quick Action)1. A bias for action (Quick Action)
Based on four activities– Emphasize informal, open, and intensive
communication throughout the organization– Corporate winners maintain “chunking,” small,
action-oriented, and informal groups that generate ideas, develop them, and solve problems.
– These companies emphasize experimenting and trying out new ideas.
– Winners encourage simplicity.
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2. Staying close to the needs and problems of customers.2. Staying close to the needs and problems of customers.
Customer service is an obsession with these companies.
Use of toll free numbers and access to upper management by customers.
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3. Autonomy and Entrepreneurship3. Autonomy and Entrepreneurship
Give employees the resources to try out new ideas.
Encourage competition between divisions Maintain “Championing Systems”
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These systems are characterized by individuals who assume one of three roles.These systems are characterized by individuals who assume one of three roles.
1. The Product Champion– the person with a specific product idea.
2. Executive Champion– typically a former product champion who protects
the idea from barriers.
3. The Godfather– an aging leader who provides the role model for
championing.
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4. People as the Key to Productivity4. People as the Key to Productivity
Winners emphasize their people through intensive training, and by developing caring relationships with employees.– They avoid quick layoffs etc.
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5. Simple Organizations5. Simple Organizations
Excellent companies strive to keep organizational structure simple by minimizing the size of corporate staff and using a product division for structure.
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6. Strong Corporate Culture6. Strong Corporate Culture
Maintain strong corporate culture by basing it on clear, well understood guiding values.
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7. Loose and Tight Control7. Loose and Tight Control
Emphasize “Loose” principle such as autonomy, entrepreneurship, and innovation by employees, yet maintain a tight system of discipline, values, and objectives.
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8. Stick to the Basics8. Stick to the Basics
Winners restrict their business activities to things they know best.
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Any Questions?????Any Questions?????