PASCAL KING’OKU IST 222 002 2011 ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT 1 QUESTION: Compare & Contrast administrative theory of Fayol with the one of Weber which is bureaucratic Introduction Henry Fayol created the administrative theory that focused in increasing productivity by improving efficiency and the attention is focused in the work methodology‚ the necessary movements to accomplish a task‚ standardized times for its accomplishments and in the worker’s specialization. He talked
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to: * Define management and differentiate between the art and science of management * Review the basic concept and functions of organizational management * Describe the major phases of the development of organizational management * Present the concept of the work setting as a total system II. CONTENT Change involves a sequence of organizational processes that occurs over time. Lewin (1951) suggests this process typically requires three steps: unfreezing‚ moving‚ and refreezing
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a) Management saw this as a means to make the most efficient use of employees’ skills. b) Employee skills at performing a task successfully increase through repetition. c) Training for specialization is more efficient from the organization’s perspective. It is easier and less costly to find
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Organizational Structure of Memphis City Schools MGT/230 October 31‚ 2012 Every type of company or organization that exists operates with a certain organizational structure. However‚ the organizational structure is tailored to best meet the needs and services of the company. Organizational structures are used as a means of communicating how business will take place within an organization. The structure of an organization is important to the main areas that make an organization function effectively
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Question 1 Yes‚ I think Toyota has succeeded because of its team-oriented culture. First‚ when hiring‚ Toyota will test candidates to ensure they are not only competent and technically skilled but also oriented toward teamwork‚ they are able to trust their team‚ be comfortable solving problems collaboratively. This is called Climate of trust. Trusting is very important in this stage. Interpersonal trust among team members facilitates cooperation‚ reduces the need to monitor each other’s’ behavior
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Examination Paper of Organizational Behaviour IBM Institute of Business Management Examination Paper MM.100 SubjectCode-B105 Organizational Behaviour Section A: Objective Type & Short Questions (30 marks) This section consists of Multiple Choice and short notes type questions Answer all the questions. Part one carries 1 mark each and part two carries 5 marks each. Part A:- Multiple Choices:- 1. Which of the following is not comes under Maslow‟s needs theory? 1. Social needs 2. Affiliation needs
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• 1. Organizational Behavior • 2. Organizational Behavior is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals‚ groups‚ and structure have on behavior within organization for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. Definition… • 3. OB is a field of study… Means a distinct area of expertise with a common body of knowledge Organizational Behavior is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals‚ groups‚ and
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making effective communication practically impossible. Thus businesses must strive to implement a proper communication culture within their organizational framework‚ as it is a vital component which will ensure proper functioning. It is evident that communication is fundamental in connection with any process in an organization. This is especially true in situations demanding organizational change. Any kind of change within an organization is usually followed by a deep resistance by employees as it is
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Organizational Power and Politics Politics and power in the workplace is believed by many to be a game that corporate and management plays. Games usually have rules to follow‚ a referee or judge‚ and an ending with a winner‚ however. Although politics has a winner‚ this game never ends‚ the rules are always subject to change‚ and there is no referee or unbiased spokesperson. Corporate traditions sometimes become culture and establish much of the biased game of politics that is played within the
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Organizational Behavior 15th Global Edition Diversity in Organizations Chapter 2 Learning Objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: Describe the two major forms of workforce diversity Identify the key biographical characteristics and describe how they are relevant to OB Recognize stereotypes and understand how they function in organizational settings Define intellectual ability and demonstrate its relevance to OB Contrast intellectual from physical ability Describe
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