Question 1 What is attribution theory? What are three determinants of attribution? What are its implications for explaining organizational behaviour? Attribution theory A theory that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own behaviour and that of others. People will believe others actions to be caused by internal or external factors based on three types of information: Distinctiveness‚ Consensus and Consistency. The attributions may not always accurate. For example‚ an executive
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Organizational Behavior Chapter 1: Organizational Behavior and Opportunity 4. Briefly describe the elements of the formal and the informal organization. Give examples of each. Formal structure is the way that the organization is operated by those with responsibility for managing the organization. They create formal structures to ensure that the standard operating procedures are followed and the duties are streamed down by a hierarchical approach. I work in a formal structure (government
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EXAM II ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR—MBA Semester I‚ 2010-2011 True and False (1 point each) _____1. Every employee in the organization is individually responsible for the success of change. _____2. During a conflict‚ persons should be expected to explain their unintended remarks. _____3. Political players often rely on outside consultants to further their agenda. _____4. Visibility is an important power technique. _____5. Reducing uncertainty assists change‚ but can create greater
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Group Dynamics and Teamwork Thus far‚ we’ve been has been dealing with individual behavior. Another important component of OB‚ however‚ is group behavior. Why care about group dynamics and teamwork? 1. Most work takes place in a group context. 2. The dynamics between people in groups is largely responsible for both the successes and failures of many work groups‚ as well as the satisfaction of the individuals working in them. 3. Groups and teams can be very effective
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Organizational Behavior and Communication COM/530 February 10‚ 2014 Brent Smith Organizational Behavior and Communication The American Red Cross has a strong vision and mission statement that shares the company’s core values and goals. These values and goals act as a foundation of guidelines for the group to adhere to and follow. The mission of the American Red Cross is to “prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity
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A Reaction Paper on Organizational Behavior 12/8/2009 University of the Philippines Visayas China Rey D. Melgar Convergys continues to expand – to hire 4500 agents in the Philippines Convergys Corporation‚ a global leader in relationship management‚ continues to expand in the Philippines and plans to hire approximately 4‚500 more agents between now and the end of February for its 12 contact center facilities in the Philippines. Marife Zamora‚ Convergys Vice President and Country Manager
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| Management of Innovation: TransAct Insurance Corporation Case Study | Prepared for: MGT1000-Term Assignment Submitted: 28 September 2011 Prepared by: 1. Introduction: TransAct Insurance Corporation Case Study “Change is the only constant said Heraclitus‚ Greek philosopher” (Change Management Training‚ 2011). This is main challenge that every business faces when they become aware of the need for improvement. TransAct Insurance Corporation (TIC) provides
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c ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR Student : PHUNG VAN TUNG (TONY) Lecturer : Prof. FIDEL A. OBLENA School year : SY 2013 – 2014 Semester : 1st Semester 1. Explain the importance of Organizational Behavior (OB) to: a. A company - The behavior of company with customer or partner in business. It should be effect to brand and prestigious of company. - Make trust from employees who must bring into play the company’s traditions and prove them ability. - By understanding how to get
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Organizational Behavior and Communication Paper Organizational Behavior and Communication Many organizations have a solid vision and mission statement that expresses the company’s core values and goals. These values and goals generally tend to act as a foundation of guidelines for the company to adhere to and follow. However‚ sometimes what the company publishes as its intended goals and values don’t always seem to be what’s followed. Southwest Airlines is one of the major air transportation
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eleventh organizational ior editi on behav stephen p. robbins Chapter 3 Values‚ Attitudes‚ and Job Satisfaction ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR S T E P H E N P. R O B B I N S E L E V E N T H © 2005 Prentice Hall Inc. All rights reserved. E D I T I O N W W W . PR E N HAL L . C O M / R O B B I N S PowerPoint Presentation by Charlie Cook OBJECTIVES LEARNING After studying this chapter‚ you should be able to: 1. Contrast terminal and instrumental values. 2. List
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