...Wal-Mart’s Organizational Ethics Leslie Conley ETH/316 October 1, 2015 Lawrence Pickett Wal-Mart’s Organizational Ethics Everyone in business is worried about doing what is right and not being seen as wrong. There has been a lot of attention focused on ethics and integrity in business these days. Every organization is driving and pushing for changes in these areas. Any thoughts of quick-fixes for ethical behavior in businesses can be scary, but good ethical behavior for any business is fundamental to its success. For entrepreneurs, ethical conduct is usually missed or ignored. Many business experts regard ethics as something to preach, but not acted on and, therefore, make it even more unethical. According to Suttle and Demand Media, Organizational ethics is the principals and standards by which businesses operate (n.d.). They are best demonstrated through acts of fairness, compassion, integrity, honor and responsibility. The key for business owners and executives is ensuring that all employees understand these ethics. One of the best ways to communicate organizational ethics is by training employees to company standards. With these thoughts in mind, we need to address organizational ethics with awareness and support for all involved within the organization. External social pressures influencing organizational ethics External social pressures have driven most companies in business to be aware of the expectations on them to act in a manner that is ethically correct. They have...
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...Current Organizational Behavior Article 1 Counterproductive Behavior and its Effects in the Workplace Grace Connell Carroll University Abstract This paper discusses the article, The Impact of Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations, and how it relates to the topics discussed in Carroll University’s course, BUS315: Organizational Behavior. Stan Mack (2015) suggests that the impact of counterproductive behavior in organizations are negative. The counterproductive behaviors discussed in the article include poor attendance, employee theft, interpersonal problems, and cyber loafing. Throughout this paper, the counterproductive behaviors analyzed in the article will be related to the topics discussed from the required course text, Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace, by Jason Colquitt, Jeffery Lepine, and Michael Wesson. Current Organizational Behavior Article 1 Counterproductive Behavior and its Effects in the Workplace Article Review The article written by Stan Mack, The Impact of Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations (TICBO), is an article discussing various counterproductive behaviors in organizations. He discusses behaviors from poor attitudes and attendance, to employee theft, interpersonal problems, and cyber loafing. Mack recognizes each of these negative behaviors, how they cannot be completely eliminated, but can be lessened by handling them appropriately. Work and project quality may decrease due to poor employee attendance...
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...Studies ISSN 2224-607X (Paper) ISSN 2225-0565 (Online) Vol.4, No.21, 2014 www.iiste.org Impact of Social Media on Organizational Culture: Evidence from Pakistan Muhammad Arslan (Corresponding Author) M.Phil,Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan, PO box 44000, E-8, Islamabad, Pakistan Email: MuhammadArslan73@gmail.com Rashid Zaman M.Phil Scholar,Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan, PO box 44000, E-8, Islamabad, Pakistan Email: Rashidzamantanoli@gmail.com Abstract This paper investigates the impact of social Media on Organizational culture. The approach used in this paper was to give the application and significance of development of Social media for organizations. With an introduction to social media, organizational culture is focused by studying communication, business focus, workplace harmony, workplace behaviors, and business discipline. A self-administered survey is used to collect responses from employees working at different organizations through e-mail and various social media tools. The main result of the research is the validation of the research framework of employees operating in the SME’s of Pakistan. It has been found that organizational culture is considerably affected by development and application of social media for business related activities in organizations. Keywords: Socail Media, Pakistan, organizational culture 1. Introduction The concept of Social Media is top of the agenda for many business executives today. Decision makers, as well as consultants, try to...
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...Ulta Beauty Organizational Ethics Debra Anderson RES/316 August 10, 2015 Peter Fortuna Ulta Beauty Organizational Ethics INTRODUCTION Everyone in business is worried about doing what is right and not be seen as being in the wrong. There has been a lot of attention focused on ethics and integrity in business these days. Every organization is driving and pushing for changes in these areas. Any thoughts of quick-fixes for ethical behavior in businesses can be scary, but good ethical behavior for any business is fundamental for its success. For entrepreneurs, ethical conduct is usually missed or ignored. Many business experts regard ethics as something to be preached, but not acted on and therefore makes it even more unethical. According to Suttle and Demand Media, Organizational ethics is the principals and standards by which businesses operate. They are best demonstrated through acts of fairness, compassion, integrity, honor and responsibility. The key for business owners and executives is ensuring that all employees understand these ethics. One of the best ways to communicate organizational ethics is by training employees on company standards. With these thoughts in mind, we need to address organizational ethics with awareness and support for all involved within the organization. EXTERNAL SOCIAL PRESSURE External social pressures have driven most companies in business to be aware of the expectations on them to act in a manner that is ethically correct. They...
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...Productive and Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations PSY/428 11 APR 16 Dr. Erin Freshwater Productive and Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations Social media has at the helm of having the latest YouTube, Facebook and or those who relish in the gossip media, the infamous World Star Hip Hop. These social media sites have all, had some clips of individuals some bizarre and often time violent episodes in the workplace. Such recorded acts that have aided authorities in the prosecution of individuals who committed heinous crimes within the workplace. For example, one clip I observed is where a group of employees are all on the computer consoles set in a oval shape. Employee “A” is seen throwing a inanimate object at employee “B” in a playful jester then went south after employee “A” ignored him, so he continued after which it escalated to where employee “A”, hurls himself across the desk at employee “B” and begins to punch him profusely in the head, knocking over desks and computers, as other employees sat there watching. This above mentioned example, is clearly a depiction of counterproductive behavior within a organization. In this brief essay we will define productive behavior and counterproductive behavior, describe the impact that productive and counterproductive behaviors have on job performance and the overall performance of an organization and provide some beneficial or useful recommendations...
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...mission statement defines what the organization is today-it’s purpose or reason for existence.” (Babnik, Breznik, Dermol & Trunk, 2014) “The American Red Cross prevents & alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.” (American Red Cross n.d.), is an example of a mission statement. The Mission Statement is the definition of the company, a short blurb that can be referred back to over the years to be a reminder of the purpose of the company. As Genaflek Marketing and RPZ Social Media Analytics merge into RPZ Social Media Marketing a mission statement will be most important in defining the new company. It should include the definition of ‘who’ they are as a company now, and ‘what’ plan they have for the future. Also providing a positive message showing respect to the history of Genaflek, but allowing RPZ Social Media Analytics to shine as the face of the future. “RPZ Social Media Marketing mission is to provide results-oriented advertising and marketing through all resources available. We provide strong marketing concepts and excellent customer services seeking to become a partner with our clients. We help your business formulate and execute a successful marketing strategy.”, is a possible mission statement. As a merged company RPZ Social Media Marketing’s mission statement needs to reassure the existing clients, but show new clients the future. Organizational values are a standard guide of conduct...
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...cannot succeed without good company management and an appropriate organizational structure” (p. 88). Management and organizational structure are demanding and should always be included in a global business plan (p. 88). Starbucks’ organizational structure is a vital part of its organization and is a critical area that determines its organizational success in the restaurant industry (Successful Application of Organizational Behavior: Starbucks, 2009). In developing a business plan for global operations, there are crucial decisions that must be made regarding the overall organization of the company (Brown & Gutterman, 2003, p. 91). Procedures must be put in place for the circulation of information (p. 91) and Starbucks’ communication behavior has made this corporation successful (Successful Application of Organizational Behavior: Starbucks, 2009). In addition, the organization must have a vested interest in management’s ability to make decisions that may arise in a specific region or country (Brown & Gutterman, 2003, p. 92). Communication in the Starbucks organization is exceptionally successful (Successful Application of Organizational Behavior: Starbucks, 2009). And although there is no official Starbucks organizational structure, the way Starbucks communicates is defined as a matrix structure (Successful Application of Organizational Behavior: Starbucks, 2009). The matrix structure organization is an attempt to combine the advantages of...
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...Business Organizational Paper Sheila Whitley Bus 610 Organizational Behavior Instructor: Shawna Wentlandt July 13, 2014 Business Organizational Paper “Organizational behavior can be defined as the investigation of the behavior factors modem organizations and their management at the individual, group and organization wide levels” (Baack, 2012). As management one of the roles is organizing behavior is have insight to managing individuals and team performance in today’s business. Organizational behavior is a combined behavior of multi cultural individuals and different groups of people and their day to day communication with one another. Daily interactions with these diverse types of people can have both a positive and a negative impact on an organization. The purpose of this paper is to analyze my personal observation of the organizational behavior of my former employer at Seaside environmental Incorporation. Type of Cultures Organizational cultures are how well people from different cultural backgrounds get along and work together. There are three types of cultures Pluralism, Dualism and Salad bowl. Pluralism is small groups of individuals who maintain to themselves. Dualisms have two dominate groups of individuals and a salad bowl is many different cultures. In every organization they have their own type of culture which distinguishes how this makes...
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...com717-476-3089GM591-Leadership and Organizational BehaviorProfessor Trina Greer | 2/19/2012 | | Introduction The organization that I chose for the topic of discussion for my final project is The Management Alliance, Inc. The Management Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit, full-service association management company serving national, state and global associations. We provide everything from complete management to outsourcing solutions to help your association thrive. Some of the associations that we manage are the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association, National Association of State Farm Agents, and International Association of Special Investigation Units. I am an Association Coordinator for the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association; I am in charge of membership retention, invoicing and fees. I also set-up the continuing education seminars for veterinarians so that they are able to obtain the required credit hours that are needed on a yearly basis to keep their veterinary license. The Management Alliance works extremely hard to up-keep our customer satisfaction and in order to do this our number one concern is communication processes within the organization as well as with our customers. We have always been known for our great customer satisfaction and our one-on-one time with our association members. The Management Alliance was established in 1994 as a full-service association management company; this means that they provide a headquarters and a staff to run an organization. The business...
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...Course Project James L. Reynolds 318 Crestwater Trail Houston, TX 77082 Mjmjr3640@gmail.com MGMT 591, Leadership and Organizational Behavior Professor Staley 11 April 2014 Introduction Curved Skies, LLC is a small independently owned company. We are known for our passionate, dedicated and dynamic approach to solving challenging Aerospace and Defense problems. We are motivated by a sense of purpose and take pride in creating tailored solutions to each and everyone of our customers. We also encourage innovation and being involved with our employees, customers, and communities. Our headquarters is located in Alexandria, Virginia. However, most of our work is done in Houston, Texas. Curved Skies provides solutions in the Aerospace and Defense sectors. As we grow and expand our business, there is sometimes a lack of information flow to employees. This lack of information flow can sometimes lead to confusion and lack of guidance as to what our goal is for certain projects. Problem Statement What are ways to improve communications within an organization? Organizations that expand in size and number of employees need to find ways to ensure that pertinent information is distributed in a timely manner to all employees that are affected. Lack of information flow and communications can lead to possible issues with employees and management. These issues could also lead to projects not being accomplished and dissatisfaction...
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...Organizational Behavior in Police Departments Organizational Behavior in Police Departments The study of the behavior of humans in an organization is called organizational behavior (Schermerhorn, Hunt, Osborn, & Uhl-Blen, 2010). Organizational behavior is a discipline that attempts to understand group and individual behavior, organizational dynamics, and interpersonal processes in an effort to improve the performance of the people in an organization and the organization itself. In a police department, organizational behavior can benefit by becoming critical for management to succeed in meeting the organizations goals. To understand the complex forces that make up human behavior in organizations, the nature of the organization must be reviewed first. An organization is described as a group of people working together to achieve a common goal or purpose. In the police department, the core purpose is to serve and protect. Many police departments have evolved from past generations of officers, and many departments are influenced by the local history and cultures. Three other influences effect the police agencies and the organization, the size of the department, the technology available, and environmental factors. In a large police department, information management, and direction need more organization to be maintained. The technology in a police department is also important in the matter of archiving information and how it is managed...
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...organization’s behavior, employees and suppliers have as much impact on the organization structure as customers and competitors have had in the past. Organizations are viewed as open systems, continually interacting with their environment and in dynamic state of temporary equilibrium as they adapt to environmental changes. Successful organizations are in constant state of flux in response to their environment, many companies are looking at media technologies as way to market their product and learn about their competitors. This presence could produce a large following depending on the interest in the content created and information shared. The change stemmed from the speed at which information travel in the media arena. In most cases, the information environment outside the organization is changing far more rapidly than the information environment internally. Customers, partners, prospects, and employees can find, access, and share information in a way that corporate infrastructure, security, culture, and policies inhibit. Organizations are having a difficult time responding to or taking advantage of – these new environments. The path of information regarding the organization is no longer just the role of the marketing department. Employees talk to customers, colleagues, and suppliers. They share their experiences, impressions and expectations regarding their jobs, the organization and management. The speed at which the information travels is beyond the control of the organization. Every...
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...Chapter 1: Introduction to Communication Theory What is communication; ● ● ● “The process by which people interactively create, sustain and manage meaning” (D&Z, p 2), It is how we plan, control, manage, persuade, understand, lead, love, and so on, Competent communication: both effective (achieving goal) and appropriate (follow social expectation). What is theory; Theory is about what we know and how we know it. ● Theories provide an abstract understanding of the communication process (Miller, 2002), ● A lens through see the world, which highlights some things (and ignores others!) (D&Z, 3), ● A systematic summary about the nature of the communication process. There are 3 types of theories: 1. Commonsense theory -Created by an individuals own personal experience, -Useful to us and are often a basis for our decisions about how to communicate, -These theory’s are not supported by research. 2. Working theory -Generalizations made in particular professions about the best techniques doing something, -Practical and more systematic than commonsense theory. 3. Scholarly theory -The theory has undergone systematic research, -Provides more thorough accurate and abstract explanations for communication, -They are often more complex and difficult to understand. Evaluating theory; These are some criteria for evaluating the usefulness of the theory. Not good or bad. What to look for Accuracy Has the research supported that the theory works the way it says it does? Look at the research...
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...Organizational Research/ Analysis Paper Organizational Research/Analysis Paper: Starbucks In 1971 Starbucks was founded on a love for coffee. Three businessmen, Gordon Bowker, Jerry Baldwin, and Zev Siegl, had a desire to share that love with Seattle by opening a small coffee shop known as Starbucks Coffee, Tea & Spice. Ten years later Starbucks had grown to four retail stores located throughout the Seattle area. Whole bean coffee was sold at all four locations. Upon reaching 100 stores in 1992 the company went public. Starbucks grew at an exponential pace thereafter, into a successful, well-known international organization that helps roughly 35 million customers a week (Stanley, 2002). The purpose of this paper is to discuss and analyze Starbucks’ organizational structure, organizational behaviors in communication and ethical decision making, and organizational goals. Organizational structure “is depicted through its organizational chart and recognizes concepts of differentiation and integration” (Anthony, Gales & Hodge, 2003). It’s a “formal composition of task and reporting relationships that allows the company to control, coordinate, and motivate employees so a common goal can be achieved (Hitt, 2008). Starbucks uses a matrix configuration by combining divisional and functional structures. Because of the complexity of matrix structures, Starbucks is categorized as a mechanistic organization, which entails high vertical and horizontal complexity, high formalization...
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...University Appropriate Use of Transparency in Organizations Organizational Transparency Transparency in economic terms refers to the degree of openness regarding information about the nature of transactions, terms of contractual agreements, the degree of financial interest, fiduciary obligation, the level of risk and degree of understanding of both nature and terms of business dealings. Organizational transparency gives employees an unfiltered insight into a company’s operations and future. It’s giving employees a voice. Silver (2005) states that In an age when nothing can be hidden for long, everything depends on trust and transparency (Silver, 2005). He also said that stakeholders were demanding that organizations become more transparent—which he defined as honesty and accuracy—not only “in the numbers they release but also in how they’re run” (p. 16). However, transparency also requires trust. Being transparent requires a willingness to be vulnerable because you can’t ensure how people will use the information you share. Therefore, organizations must also trust their stakeholders in order to risk being transparent. Appropriate Levels Healthy organizational culture is vital when it comes to the workplace according to Northouse (2013). According to Watschke (2015) using social media to drive organizational transparency helps build trust with stakeholders. He informs how social media dynamics may be forcing organizations to take another look at how openly they communicate...
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