Strong/weak cultures Strong culture is said to exist where staff respond to stimulus because of their alignment to organizational values. In such environments‚ strong cultures help firms operate like well-oiled machines‚ engaging in outstanding execution with only minor adjustments to existing procedures as needed. Conversely‚ there is weak culture where there is little alignment with organizational values‚ and control must be exercised through extensive procedures and bureaucracy. Research shows that organizations
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415 March 22‚ 2010 Management Theory Taxonomy Leadership qualities dated back to (315-311 BC) – Seleukos conquers and unites Roman and Persian empire by leading his troops ethically‚ with respect for diversity‚ social responsibility and organizational culture. Management Foundation- Scientific management 1. Frederick W. Taylor (1911) - Time study: to analyze motional task and develop the most efficient ways to perform them. Reduce job to basic physical motions. Principal object of management
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Organizational Insensitivity - Discriminatory Worldviews Organizational culture refers to the beliefs and values that have existed in an organization for a long time‚ and to the beliefs of the staff and the foreseen value of their work that will influence their attitudes and behavior. Manifestations of cultures in organizations include formal practices such as pay levels‚ structure of chain of command‚ job descriptions‚ and other written policies. Furthermore‚ aspects of organizations include
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A Definition of Organizational Culture Organizational culture refers to a system of shared meaning held by members that distinguishes the organization from other organizations. Seven primary characteristics seem to capture the essence of an organization’s culture 1. Innovation and risk taking The degree to which employees are encouraged to be innovative and take risks. 2. Attention to detail The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit precision‚ analysis and attention to detail.
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Class: Seminar in Organizational Theory & Behavior Professor :Dr. Dyck’s Bio Name: Zhihui Dai Conversation Starter 2 I learned from the article‚ not the most intelligent person‚ is the most successful. You probably know people who are academically brilliant but socially inept and unsuccessful‚ at work or in their personal relationships. Intellectual Property intelligence (IQ) is not enough to be successful in life itself. Yes‚ your IQ can help you to enter university‚ but it is your emotional
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Running head: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Organizational Development University of Phoenix Organizational development concepts as a whole is what can take a company from losing profit and having employees who are unhappy and transform the company to a thriving profitable organization. This paper will examine the process of organizational development‚ the theories associated and the conditions necessary for successful organizational change and development. Having these concepts
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Downsizing And Organizational Culture Thomas A. Hickok -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract In this article Hickok argues that‚ ultimately‚ the most prominent effects of downsizing will be in relation to culture change‚ not in relation to saved costs or short-term productivity gains. In particular‚ the author notes three observations in relation to the impact of downsizing on organizational culture. First‚ it clearly appears that power
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ORGANIZATION PERSPECTIVES Organization Perspective OM8010 – Principles of Organization – Theory and Practice Dr. Robin Parry Capella University August 8‚ 2011 Organization Perspective Abstract As organizations experience increase organizational rigidity‚ performance declines can be driven by decrease in innovative change and employee turnover‚ understanding these shifts are critical to the bottom line. A major responsibility for top managers is to interpret these shifts and to understand
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Part A INTRODUCTION Organizational behaviour is a field of studies that investigates how individuals‚ groups and structure affect and are affected by behaviour within organizations‚ for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness and efficiency (Robbins‚ 2009‚ p.4). Organizational behaviour plays some significant roles in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in an organization. Interaction and performance by people in groups and teams in a workplace
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