Dr. Laura Pogue
Chadron State College
Organizational Behavior Audit for
Nike Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Company Overview
2. Body of report
2.1. Introduction to Organizational Behavior [general OB attributes]
2.2. Individual Behavior, Values, and Personality
2.3. Perceptions and Learning in Organizations
2.4. Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress
2.5. Employee Motivation: Foundations and Practices
2.6. Individual Decision Making
2.7. Team Dynamics
2.8. Communicating in Teams and Organizations
2.9. Power and Influence in the Workplace
2.10. Conflict Management
2.11. Leadership in Organizational Settings
2.12. Organizational Culture
3. Conclusion, Results and Summary
4. Bibliography
1. Company Overview
NIKE, Inc. (NIKE), incorporated in 1968, is engaged in design, development and marketing of footwear, apparel, equipment and accessory products. NIKE is a seller of athletic footwear and athletic apparel in the world. The Company sells its products to retail accounts, through NIKE-owned retail, including stores and Internet sales, and through a mix of independent distributors and licensees, in over 170 countries around the world. NIKE’s athletic footwear products are designed primarily for specific athletic use. It also markets footwear designed for aquatic activities, baseball, cheerleading, football, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and other athletic and recreational uses. It also markets apparel with licensed college and professional team, and league logos. The Company sells a line of performance equipment under the NIKE brand name, including bags, socks, sport balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs and other equipment designed for sports activities. It also sells small amounts of various plastic products to other manufacturers through its wholly owned subsidiary, NIKE IHM, Inc. In addition to the
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