...International Jason C. Christenson MGT 501, Management and Organizational Behavior Module #1, Case Assignment Doing Business Abroad Doctor Ken Myers April 11, 2005 INTRODUCTION: PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to answer the assigned questions within this module. By answering these questions, I will gain a better understanding of the important aspects surrounding conducting business abroad. BACKGROUND: This is the first case assignment for MGT501, Management and Organizational Behavior during the spring semester at Touro University International. COVERAGE: I will use background information, combined with outside research to strengthen this paper. I will begin by identifying at least three specific ways that cultural differences would affect doing business internationally. Next, I will discuss some specific skills that global managers need to address the cultural differences. I will then discuss my views regarding expatriate and foreign-national managers by stating the reasons why a combination of managers is the most effective way to deal with these challenges. Finally, I will conclude with a brief summary that highlights the key points made throughout the paper. DISCUSSION: Many foreign markets are considered an untapped resource. The potential for growth in these markets is very high; however the potential can not be fulfilled without strong human resource applications, effective organizational structure, and efficient cultural understanding...
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...MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR WORKING FROM HOME Jimmy Mulcahy 12/11/2011 Translating Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to the 21st century to include new types of employees (stay at home employees). Technology has advanced how companies do business today but despite technological advancements, a company’s still can only run as well as the people in the system. The popular trend is to cut overhead and allow employees to work from home. The reduced overhead cost is supposed to help the company look more profitable. It may help with profitability but it also causes other problems. Maslow created an outline for managers to help keep employees motivated and enthusiastic about work but Maslow did not plan on people working from home with little to know face-to-face interaction with their manager and peers. Hiring employees to work from home creates a managerial nightmare. Managers are now trying to apply Maslow’s theories in a new way. Manager’s will have to find a new way to measure productivity, motivating an employee will have its challenges, and creating a sense of belonging and teamwork will prove to be another obstacle. The benefit that organizations are trying to take advantage of is minimizing overhead costs with technology. Specifically, computers have allowed employees to get work done without showing up to the office. This allows companies to cut back the amount of buildings required to run day to day operations. This reduces a company’s...
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...In some ways, an action plan is a "heroic" act: it helps us turn our dreams into a reality. An action plan is a way to make sure your organization's vision is made concrete. It describes the way your group will use its strategies to meet its objectives. An action plan consists of a number of action steps or changes to be brought about in your community. There is an inspirational adage that says, "People don't plan to fail. Instead they fail to plan." Because you certainly don't want to fail, it makes sense to take all of the steps necessary to ensure success, including developing an action plan. Ideally, an action plan should be developed within the first six months to one year of the start of an organization. It is developed after you have determined the vision, mission, objectives, and strategies of your group. If you develop an action plan when you are ready to start getting things done, it will give you a blueprint for running your organization or initiative. The plan should be complete, clear, and current. Additionally, the action plan should include information and ideas you have already gathered while brainstorming about your objectives and your strategies. What are the steps you must take to carry out your objectives while still fulfilling your vision and mission? While the plan might address general goals you want to see accomplished, the action steps will help you determine the specific actions you will take to help make your vision a reality. •What action or change...
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...his immediate subordinate was elevated to professor and head of department cadre. A tremendous change in his approach and attitude towards colleagues as well as students was observed. How would you account for such change? Give your arguments. Solution: Sometimes there is internal movement within an organization when due to policy change, employees are promoted, transferred or demoted. In the case in question, as a result of policy change a professor has been reverted as lecturer and his immediate subordinate has been elevated to professor and head of department cadre. One can confidently say that this is a clear case of demotion. A demotion can be defined as a compulsory reduction in an employee’s rank or job title within the organizational hierarchy of a company, public service department or other body (Wikepedia, 2012). It is also the reassignment of a lower job to an employee with delegation of responsibilities and authority required to perform that lower job and normally a lower level pay. It is the direct opposite of promotion. A demotion may be done for a variety of reasons such as disciplinary purposes, reorganization of work, inability to perform at a higher rank, poor attendance, and poor attitude; therefore, it is in this light that most people view it as a punishment. When somebody is demoted he/she may be demoted within a department as in the case of the professor according to the company’s’ assessment of the role to which he had been assigned (WiseGeek.com...
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...journals and their views towards Globalization. Some of the data used in this article are collected from economic research, statistics. Findings/Interpretations reported in the article The definition of globalization and its impact in the world in terms of sociological, economic, political, and anthropological literatures. Significance/contribution of the article in relation to your other articles and your topic The significance of this article is that it describes and clarifies the key issues related to Globalization in views of different authors who expertise in this topic. According to researches discussed in this article suggest that globalization is indeed happening, and there is no convergence found in political, social, or organizational patterns as a outcome of globalization. Strengths of the article Well researched, organised. The view of different authors is nicely put in context. Weaknesses of the article As it article shows different views from different author to answer some key question regarding globalization, however data and statistics of change in different aspect of world’s economy were not...
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...Management Organizational Behavior Prof. Agatep Hope Individual Assignment HE YUTIAN (Stephen) Content Page Page1----------Introduction of Apple Page2--------- Organizational culture, design, structure Page3--------- Management of conflict and motivation of employees & Conclusion Page4------- Recommendation& Referencing List If there is a survey about which business you believe is the most valuable and has most revolutionary influence on the society last ten years, it must be true that most of the people will choose Apple. From some professional evaluation about Apple, it describes Apple as an enterprise which has ability to take over the world one bite at a time and is already doing it. As of July 2011, Apple is the largest publicly traded company in the world by market capitalization with 357 retail stores in ten countries and 60,400 permanent full-time employees and 2,900 temporary full-time employees around the world. (Profile: Apple Inc, n.d.)At the same time, its revenue and profit is more than Google and Microsoft combined, and its annual revenue is totaled $65 billion in 2010 and is growing to $108 billion in 2011 miraculously. (Harry Wilson, 2012) Apple not only is one of the most successful enterprises in the world nowadays, but also already is a creative, miraculous and revolutionary company which is founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976 during its starting stage. (Cyrus Farivar...
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...presented by the company. These additional factors are the focus of organizational behavior - the action and attitudes of individuals and groups toward one another and the organization as a whole, and its effect on the organization’s functioning and performance. The goal behind studying organizational behavior is to get a better understanding of those factors that influence dynamics so that individuals, groups, and the organizations they belong to can become more efficient and effective. As a business owner and management, it is essential to consider these factors and have a solid understanding that workers not only influence the company environment but workers are also influence by the work environment. An organization’s base is built on the philosophy, values, visions and goals of the management. These factors are what drives the company and helps to set the culture. The culture encompasses the formal and informal structure and social environment of the company, which in turn determines the type of leadership, communication, & group behavior it has. In other words the culture of a company is the perception of the quality of the work atmosphere and environment by employees & management. Why is culture so important? Because it sets workers degree of motivation. All of these elements combine to set the model a company works from. This is why, as mentioned, it is essential for a business owner and management to have a solid understanding of the factors that effect not only the...
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...Module 2 Case Assignment MGT501: Management and Organizational Behavior SAS’s reputation of their corporate values and goals in regards to their employees, customers, and their business model reflect their dedication to them. Employees are happy with their positions and the environment that SAS has created for them. Their flexibility and encouragement for employees to be creative and innovative demonstrates they want their employees to thrive and be successful. “SAS employees take risks and exceed expectations while helping them balance work and life. SAS’ culture, anchored by meaningful work, excellent leadership and a world-class work environment, is reflected in every customer engagement and underpins the company’s continuous revenue growth. Employees bring their whole selves to work. SAS, in turn, is committed to reducing stress and distraction so they can do their best.” http://www.sas.com/en_us/home.html SAS attracts the best of the best in the workforce. They are able to retain their employees with little turnover. Employees are motivated to be the best they can be. With having little turnover this is profitable for the company’s bottom line. SAS uses art in all their buildings to draw out their employees creative flowing. The company culture exemplifies their commitment to their employees. They are focused on the health care of them employees and their families. This benefit helps the employees with the keeping a balanced family life. Along with health care...
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...TUI UNIVERSITY Module 2 Case Assignment MGT501: Management and Organizational Behavior Dr. Frank P. Nolan In Module twos case assignment we will be taking a look at the mega-giant internet company Google. More specifically, I will focus on Google’s corporate values and goals concerning their employees and customers. We will then see how these values and goals translate into a combined business model which creates job satisfaction and motivates the people who work there. I will provide Google’s business philosophy which consists of ten ideals that the company operates on. Also, I will use some additional sources and personal experiences I have found online. Next, I will explain whether or not Google’s business model is one that everyone should adopt. It is working so great for them, would it work great for everyone? Lastly, I will conclude by briefly reviewing what was discussed in this assignment. Before we can understand Google’s values and goals as a business we need to know what they are. Google.com provides a list of 10 philosophies the company tries to always live by: 1. Focus on the user and all else will follow: specifically ensuring that they are ultimately there to serve “you”, the user, and not their internal goals and bottom lines. 2. It’s best to do one thing really, really well: while the company is involved in a multitude of other projects, their true bread and butter is Google search. They have one of the world’s largest research groups dedicated...
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...Organizational Behavior in Health Care Management Name Institution Date Abstract This paper seeks to look into organizational behavior in health care management and most importantly its impact on health care management and delivery. Organization behavior is crucial in guiding the regulatory activities, the staff activities and the overall culture that directs an organization. Organizational behavior in health care setting is paramount to ensuring patient safety, ethical behavior among the medical practitioners, patient-centered care and effecting change in the facilities which is bound to improve healthcare delivery and patients’ satisfaction. The strategic management of any health care organizations is linked to incorporate effective practices and standards that are obliged to improve health care services delivery and nurture a positive organizational culture to improve the delivery of services and maintain highly qualified and motivated medical personnel that will ensure professionalism and efficiency in the facility. Organizational Behavior in Health Care Management Introduction Organizational behavior refers to the study of personal and group dynamics with relations to relations and interactions within a corporate setting (Borkowski, 2016, p.1). The manner and mode of interactions between individuals and groups of people in an organization affect the way in which an organization...
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...Organizational Behavior in Health Care Management Name Institution Date Abstract This paper seeks to look into organizational behavior in health care management and most importantly its impact on health care management and delivery. Organization behavior is crucial in guiding the regulatory activities, the staff activities and the overall culture that directs an organization. Organizational behavior in health care setting is paramount to ensuring patient safety, ethical behavior among the medical practitioners, patient-centered care and effecting change in the facilities which is bound to improve healthcare delivery and patients’ satisfaction. The strategic management of any health care organizations is linked to incorporate effective practices and standards that are obliged to improve health care services delivery and nurture a positive organizational culture to improve the delivery of services and maintain highly qualified and motivated medical personnel that will ensure professionalism and efficiency in the facility. Organizational Behavior in Health Care Management Introduction Organizational behavior refers to the study of personal and group dynamics with relations to relations and interactions within a corporate setting (Borkowski, 2016, p.1). The manner and mode of interactions between individuals and groups of people in an organization affect the way in which an organization...
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...Touro University International MHM 501 Management and Organizational Behaviors Module 01 Case Assignment Dr. Mihaela Tanasescu 21 April 2008 After carefully reading through the Module background material, and this article, please answer (in at least 3 pages), the following questions: 1. Identify at least two different management theories 2. From each of these these theories, pick out two "universal" management principles/skills that you believe are and should be implemented in any current high level management role. 1) Management Theories: Bureaucracy and Administrative a) Bureaucracy- as the most logical and rational structure for large organizations, are founded on legal or rational authority based on law, procedures and rules. Positional authority of a superior over a subordinate comes from a legal authority. Charismatic authority stems from the personal qualities of an individual (Allen, 1998) Max Weber postulated that western civilization was shifting from “wertrational” (value oriented) thinking, affective action (action derived from emotions), and traditional action (action derived from past precedent to “zweckational” (technocratic) thinking. Weber believed that civilization was changing to seek technically optimal results at the expense of emotional or humanistic content (Kerns, D.) Efficiency in bureaucracies comes from: (1) clearly defined and specialized functions; (2) use of legal authority; (3) hierarchical form; (4) written rules and procedures;...
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...Bus 305 Week5 Module 5 Case March 17, 2010 Recessions and Economic Stimulus A recession is a period of decline in total output, income, employment, and trade. This downturn, which last 6 months or more, is marked by the widespread contraction of business activity in many sectors of the economy. But because many prices are downwardly inflexible, the price level is likely to fall only if the recession is severe and prolonged-that is, only if a depression occurs. Why a recession might occur? The aggregate demand aggregate supply model is a variable-price model that enables analysis of simultaneous changes of real GDP and the price level. The aggregate demand curve is down sloping because of the real-balances effect, the interest-rate effect, and the foreign purchases effect. The real-balance effect indicates that inflation reduces the real value or purchasing power of fixed-value financial assets, held by households, causing cutback in consumer spending. The interest-rate effect means that, with a specific supply of money, a higher price level increases the demand for money, thereby raising the interest rate and reducing investment purchases. The foreign purchases effect suggests that an increase in one country’s price level relative to the price level relative to the price levels in other countries reduces the net export component of that nation’s aggregate demand. The determinants of aggregate demand consist of change in consumer spending (consumer...
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...© Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA www.ijbssnet.com A study of Organizational Citizenship Behaviours, Organizational Structures and Open Innovation M. Muzamil NAQSHBANDI* Dr. Sharan KAUR Deptt of Business Strategy and Policy Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia- 50603 E-mail: virkul@gmail.com* Abstract With increasing technological advances, the need to create not only innovations but faster innovation has become a part of sustaining or gaining competitive advantage. Open innovation paradigm answers this need by utilizing larger resources and expertise that firms involved in the open innovation process offer. Given the recency of the concept of open innovation, the factors that influence the creation of open innovation are hazy. Most of the research on open innovation looks at the “hard” aspects of organizations, while the soft issues stand less researched. This conceptual paper draws attention to two such aspects of organization: organizational citizenship behaviour and organizational structure. This paper proposes that practicing organizational citizenship behaviours by the employees enhances the chances of creation of open innovation while not doing so can botch up the whole exercise particularly during the infancy stage. It is also proposed that informal organizational structures favour creation of innovation in the open innovation paradigm more than the rigid formal structures. It is further argued that...
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...literature distinguishes trustworthiness (the ability, benevolence, and integrity of a trustee) and trust propensity (a dispositional willingness to rely on others) from trust (the intention to accept vulnerability to a trustee based on positive expectations of his or her actions). Although this distinction has clarified some confusion in the literature, it remains unclear (a) which trust antecedents have the strongest relationships with trust and (b) whether trust fully mediates the effects of trustworthiness and trust propensity on behavioral outcomes. Our meta-analysis of 132 independent samples summarized the relationships between the trust variables and both risk taking and job performance (task performance, citizenship behavior, counterproductive behavior). Meta-analytic structural equation modeling supported a partial mediation model wherein trustworthiness and trust propensity explained incremental variance in the behavioral outcomes when trust was controlled. Further analyses revealed that the trustworthiness dimensions also predicted affective commitment, which had unique relationships with the outcomes when controlling for trust. These results generalized across different types of trust measures (i.e., positive expectations measures, willingness-to-be-vulnerable measures, and direct measures) and different trust referents (i.e., leaders, coworkers). Keywords: trust; trustworthiness, commitment, integrity, citizenship Trust has become an important topic of...
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