Organizational Terminology and Concepts
Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts
Businesses today often promote change to create a better more productive work environment. These changes occasionally produce unwanted results which were not expected or planned for. By monitoring organizational behavior unwanted or negative results can be minimized so change can be effective within an organization. Organizational behavior, organizational culture, diversity, communication, business ethics, and change management are all factors within an organization. Managers should clearly define these terms to create a more efficient and effective work environment. “Your Company” ensures growth and success by establishing strict guidelines and procedures which include these factors of organizational behavior.
Organizational behavior is the study of individuals and groups in organizations (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008, p. 5). By monitoring organizational behavior on a constant basis the managers in an organization can implement changes as needed to improve the performance of the organization and the individual employees. At “Your Company”, understanding the organizational behavior helps managers implement new technologies and ideas. This is done by observing the changes which must be made in order to achieve a more productive and successful organization. One of the most observable aspects of the OB is the attitude of the employees at “Your Company”. From the moment a person walks in the door they can feel the sense of pride and motivation that each employee has to do the best they can. This enables the employees to work efficiently as a team and be as productive as possible.
Organizational culture is a shared set of beliefs and values within an organization (Schermerhorn, Hunt, Osborn, 2008, p. 11). The culture of an organization can be determined by the way the office furniture is arranged, what employees brag or complain about, and the way people dress. Employees at “Your Company” are highly
Businesses today often promote change to create a better more productive work environment. These changes occasionally produce unwanted results which were not expected or planned for. By monitoring organizational behavior unwanted or negative results can be minimized so change can be effective within an organization. Organizational behavior, organizational culture, diversity, communication, business ethics, and change management are all factors within an organization. Managers should clearly define these terms to create a more efficient and effective work environment. “Your Company” ensures growth and success by establishing strict guidelines and procedures which include these factors of organizational behavior.
Organizational behavior is the study of individuals and groups in organizations (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008, p. 5). By monitoring organizational behavior on a constant basis the managers in an organization can implement changes as needed to improve the performance of the organization and the individual employees. At “Your Company”, understanding the organizational behavior helps managers implement new technologies and ideas. This is done by observing the changes which must be made in order to achieve a more productive and successful organization. One of the most observable aspects of the OB is the attitude of the employees at “Your Company”. From the moment a person walks in the door they can feel the sense of pride and motivation that each employee has to do the best they can. This enables the employees to work efficiently as a team and be as productive as possible.
Organizational culture is a shared set of beliefs and values within an organization (Schermerhorn, Hunt, Osborn, 2008, p. 11). The culture of an organization can be determined by the way the office furniture is arranged, what employees brag or complain about, and the way people dress. Employees at “Your Company” are highly
References: Schermerhorn, J.R., Hunt, J.G., & Osborn, R.N. (2008). Organizational Behavior (10th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. “Your Company” (2008). Retrieved November 8, 2008, from: http://www.”Your Company”inc.com