...Organizational Behavior Terminology/Concepts Paper FARAN SHAFIQUE MGT/307 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND GROUP DYNAMICS APRIAL 4, 2011 PAUL (TONY) MAHLMEISTER Organizational Behavior Terminology/Concepts Paper Organization employees today are working hard day and night to make changes to better their working environment, so they are able to accomplish all their goals set by the organization. Some changes made by the organization can sometime have undesirable result, which can cause the organization not to succeed. Organizational behavior is a key concept of hard working employees working individually or as a team can help reduces these negative results of a change and organizations are able to succeed in their goals. In order for an organization to understand organizational culture, organizational behavior, diversity and communication, they first need to create a better and more efficient working environment for their employees. The following essay will describe each of these four organizational behavior terminology and how each of these concepts are applied in a working environment. Organizational culture is defined as “A set of understandings or meanings shared by a group of people that are largely tacit among members and are clearly relevant and distinctive to the particular group which are also passed on to new members” (Louis 1980) (National Defense University, 2006) . Culture plays a huge part in a working environment as stability and security. This helps us...
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...Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts Paper The success of an organization depends on many factors to include management, leadership, and various departments within the organization. The hidden factor of an organization’s success is the organizational behavior and culture. The way the business determines the values on people and principles within describes the organizational culture. One will define the organizational behavior and culture in the workplace along with how diversity and communication relate to the outcome of both culture and behavior. Organizational Behavior: The definition of organizational behavior (OB) from the textbook (Schermerhorn, Hunt & Osborn, 2008), describes OB as the study or learning of many individuals and the different groups they belong to within the organizations. Some people will label the particular field of study as an “interdisciplinary” because the main focal point of OB has a number of disciplines. The disciplines are broken down into sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, and political science. By studying the disciplines from organizational behavior managers can find the most effective ways in motivating people to perform at their best without the need for the manager to believe he or she needs to “push” in a relative sense to obtain the most out of subordinates. When managers push people, they can significantly reduce the level of morale within the structure. By pushing less or letting the process work...
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...Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts Paper L. M. MGT/307 February 6, 2012 Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts Paper Although the study of organizational behavior is a fairly new concept to me, I have found it to be quite interesting as well as important for businesses, and organizations to survive. Organizational behavior bases its premises on the study of individuals and their actions within the context of their organization. OB is also an interdisciplinary field, which includes the study of sociology, psychology, communication, and management (Schemerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008.) The goals of OB are to help an organization function properly by addressing the problems/and concerns of the said organization as well as providing the necessary solutions needed to bring the organization back to homeostasis. Understanding the importance of culture and its influences on workplace behavior can be seen as one major element of maintaining homeostasis in any profession (Janicijevic, Apri.) Organizational Culture is the system of assumptions, values, norms, and attitude, manifested through symbols, which members of one organization have developed and adopted through mutual experience and which help to determine the meaning of the world surrounding them and how to behave in it. Classifying organizational culture into two large groups of elements, which can be observed is cognitive (assumptions, values, norms, and attitude) symbolic elements which...
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...Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts Paper Facilitator: By: April 4, 2011 Organizational Behavior The understanding of organizational behavior (OB) is an essential part of a worker’s skilled achievement. Worker's that wants victory in the organization, need to know how sensitive the bearing of people and groups in the organization. In fact, for an organization to have success, OB has to have a good understanding of how to know the real definition and apply it to all those in the organization, not only to the workers that are in a superior position like management positions. When all workers know and apply the new knowledge that has been set known as Organizational Behavior, each worker learns how his or her individual actions play a part in the organization on various levels: culture, how a person acts, the distinction between people in an organization, communication, business ethics, and management change. Organizations may be defined as "many groups of people that come together and that share the same objectives to achieve certain goals." (Schermerhorn Jr., Hunt, &Osborn 2007). "Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study of human behavior in organizations". (Schermerhorn Jr., Hunt, & Osborn 2007). Organizational behavior assist to get a superior understanding of human behavior, the difference in the culture, communication, the business ethics and the transformation within the organization and last but not least diversity...
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...Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts Paper En este ensayo se estará definiendo cada una de las terminologías de la cultura organizacional, comportamientos organizacionales, diversidad y comunicación de una compañía. Dentro de estas definiciones se estará analizando algunos conceptos de estas culturas y comportamientos dentro de la organización donde laboro. Se comienza definiendo cada una de las diferentes terminologías para tener una idea más clara de lo que estará discutiendo. La cultura organizacional se refiere a un sistema de significados compartidos que distingue a la organización de otras organizaciones. Este sistema de significado compartido es un conjunto de características claves de los valores de la organización. La investigación sugiere que hay siete principales características que, de forma agregada, capturan la esencia de la cultura de una organización. (Stephen P. Robbins & Timothy A. Judge, 2009). La Cultura Organizacional es el conjunto de Valores, Creencias y entendimientos o normas que los integrantes de una Organización tienen en común. La cultura ofrece formas definidas de pensamiento, sentimiento y reacción que guían las actividades de las personas en la Organización. (Encuentros Académicos Internacionales, 2010). Según estas definiciones que nos proveen las diferentes fuentes, si lo aplico a mi lugar de trabajo se podría decir que dentro de el se puede encontrar una gran variedad de características que en base a el trabajo de Ingeniería...
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...According to Schermerhorn (2005), organizational behavior is "the study of human behavior in organizations". Organizational behavior is also a multi-disciplinary study, taking knowledge from social and behavioral sciences and applying it to real-world situations. Understanding how humans behave in organizations will improve productivity and allows better work relations, more realistic expectations and improves job satisfaction. In today’s fast paced business environment many times there is not enough time to understand and study thoroughly each behavior. Each organization should allow sufficient time to study behaviors and apply the results for the improvement of the business. Organizational culture is a general term that summarizes the combined attitudes, beliefs, common experiences, procedures, and values that are established in an organization and others similar to it. Each organization has a different culture; it can be described as their personality. Diverse people in the same organization can have different perceptions of the culture of the organization. This is particularly true concerning the different insights between the upper and lower levels of the organization. For example, the Chief Executive Officer may view the organization as being highly focused, well organized and even rather formal. On the other hand, a secretary might view the organization as being mystified, incompetent and, sometimes, even impolite. Establishing and maintaining a healthy organization...
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...Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts MGT-307 September 12, 2011 Farid Dalili Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts I will be discussing in this paper how the organizational culture, organizational behavior, diversity and communication is analyzed at Kaiser Permanente. I will define and explain how Kaiser Permanente uses the terminology and concepts in our hospital. Organizational Culture Organizational culture is the shared beliefs and values that make a difference in the behavior of organizational members. Culture plays an important role in stability and safety in an organization. Organization culture defines an organization's leadership and in order to understand its leadership, it is a must to first understand its culture. “Although it is relatively easy to conclude that what works well in one culture may not work as well in another, it is far harder to specify exactly how cultural differences affect things like motivation, job satisfaction, and ethical behavior.” (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008). The organizational culture at Kaiser Permanente has started a program called “Live Well Be Well” for their employees. This program has really made a big difference at our facility. The employees have better understanding of their health, motivated to come to work everyday and work ethics have improved as well. . Employees rely on culture for the ability to respond to any circumstances, culture becomes hard core in many organizations...
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...Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concept Paper MGT 307 August 23, 2010 University of Phoenix Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concept Paper With any type of organization that exist the most important asset they have are the people who work for them. It is important that employees understand certain key terminology when they are part of any organization. Terms such as organizational culture, organizational behavior, diversity, and communication are important that every employee understands because they can influence employees. Understanding each terminology and their concepts can help organizations and employees to accomplish a successful working environment that can help increase productivity. Terminology - organizational culture The personality of an organization can be seen in the organizational culture (OC). The organizational culture are beliefs, values that influence any employees behavior in an organizational. " Organizations with strong cultures operate with a clear vision of the future that is supported by well-developed and well-communicated beliefs and values" (Schermerhorn, Jr., Hunt, & Osborn, 2008, p. 11). In an organizational Culture Inventory Organizational is made up of three cultures. They are constructive cultures, passive/defensive cultures, and aggressive/defensive cultures. In a constructive culture members are encourage to work with one another as a group. Constructive cultures encourages employees to work together to...
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...1 Individual Assignment Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts Paper MGT 307 Week 2 Discussion Question 1 MGT 307 Week 2 Discussion Question 2 MGT 307 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Organizational Behavior Forces Discussion MGT 307 Week 3 Discussion Question 1 MGT 307 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 MGT 307 Week 3 Team Assignment DISC Platinum Rule Assessment and Workplace Observation Discussion MGT 307 Week 4 Discussion Question 1 MGT 307 Week 4 Discussion Question 2 MGT 307 Week 4 Individual Assignment Groups and Teams Paper MGT 307 Week 4 Team Assignment Evaluating Performance Through Motivation and Conflict Management Discussion MGT 307 Week 5 Discussion Question 1 MGT 307 Week 5 Discussion Question 2 MGT 307 Week 5 Team Assignment Organizational Trends Discussion MGT 307 FINAL EXAM Activity mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of MGT 307 COMPLETE CLASS in order to ace their studies. MGT 307 COMPLETE CLASS To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/mgt-307-complete-class/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM MGT 307 COMPLETE CLASS MGT 307 Week 1 Discussion Question 1 MGT 307 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 MGT 307 Week 1 Individual Assignment Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts Paper MGT 307 Week 2 Discussion Question 1 MGT 307 Week 2 Discussion Question 2 MGT 307 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Organizational Behavior Forces Discussion MGT...
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...Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts Michael D Bishop MGT/307 August 1st 2011 Dr. Robert Kight University of Phoenix Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts To be effective all organizations needs to achieve the goals and objectives presented. When meeting these goals and objectives, people makes the difference how effective organizations perform. This paper will discuss the following key concept and terminology on Organizational culture, Organizational behavior, Diversity, and Communications as it relates to people in an effective organization. The paper will also describe each concept’s observable aspects and it would provide a brief analysis of the culture and behavior of the Metro bus. In the United States of America Metro bus is the sixth largest bus transportation system and is a department in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). At Metro bus organizational culture, organizational behavior, diversity, and communications allow the organization its unique operations consistency and reliability. Organizational culture Organizational culture is embedded in the heart of an organization and developed by members with the same-shared beliefs and values. An organizational culture display how organizations adapts or integrate when identifying internal and external issues, (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008). Organizational culture has an impact on job satisfaction, which is a key factor for maintaining...
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...| | |Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course in organizational behavior encompasses the study of individual and group behavior in organizational settings. Emphasis is placed on strategic elements of organizational behavior, workforce diversity, managing change, effective communication, and performance systems. A comprehensive review of these processes, as well as others, will allow students to examine their role in organizations. Course Materials Schermerhorn, J. R., Hunt, J. G., & Osborn, R. N. (2008). Organizational behavior (10th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T. A. (2009). Organizational behavior (13th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available on the student website. |Week One: Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior and Ethics | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives |Explain key concepts and terminology related to organizational behavior. |...
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...Organizational Behavior Terminology Paper Heather Ann Lattea MGT/307 June 02, 2011 Instructor Hill Organizational Behavior Terminology Paper According to Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn (2008) organizational behavior "is the study human behavior in organizations," (p. 5). Learning about organizational behavior is an essential concept for every person involved in an organization, including leadership, management teams, and all other employees to understand. By gaining and understanding organizational behavior each individual involved in an organization should recognize how his or her actions add to the organizations success. In order to understand this there are some important concepts, terminology, observable aspects that must be explained to help make the learning process of organizational behavior more manageable including organizational behavior, organizational culture and diversity, and communication. Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior also called OB for short is the study and academic discipline of understanding of individuals, groups, and structures perform in an organization. OB does this by using the scientific method to improve and empirically test generalities about behavior in organizations (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008). Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn (2008) state, “Organizational behavior is an interdisciplinary body of knowledge with strong ties to the behavioral sciences-psychology, sociology, and anthropology- as well as to allied social...
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...Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts xxxxxxxxxxxxxx MGT307 November 21, 2011 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts Organizational behavior is simply studying the way individuals interact and behave in various organizations, then taking this knowledge and using it to better productivity within the organization. In order to better understand the benefit and purpose of organizational behavior it is important to understand some of the key concepts associated with it. This paper will take a look at a couple of these concepts and explain how organizational culture and communication relate to organizational behavior in the workplace. Organizational Culture Within an organization, members might find they share the same values and beliefs that influence their behavior within the workplace; this is referred to as organizational culture (Schermerhorn, 2008). With focused goals and values, a company is able to work towards a common goal more efficiently. There are three different types of organizational culture within an organization, Passive/Defensive, Constructive, and Aggressive/Defensive. Within a passive culture members tend to be more defensive in their actions and the culture as a whole is less effective for the business. However, with the Aggressive culture members tend to be more forceful when interacting with each other, causing again a less effective culture for the business as a whole. Ideally the most effective cultures...
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...Applying Organizational Psychology Organizational psychology utilizes scientific methodology to get a better understanding of people behavior who works in organizational settings. Organizational psychology has principles to help employees understand the behavior of the people working in organizational settings (Jex & Britt, 2008). The knowledge obtained from organizational psychology helps organizations to become more effective. Organizations are defined through defining characteristics, behavior patterns, and structures imposed on the perspective applicants. This paper will contain discussion of these principles within the recruitment process from both organizational and applicant perspectives along with how organizational psychology principles is used in the recruitment process, organizational socialization concept, and applying organizational psychology to organizational socialization. This paper gives personal insights of how they relate to work experiences. Organizational and Applicant Perspective of Recruitment Process According to Taylor and Bergmann (2006), organization’s recruitment process is toward green production. Employees and organization receive benefits that attract ideal employees because organizational recruitment has affected the reactions applicants have towards organizations and the job attributes associated with the positions such as salary and organizations locations. Organizational perspective of the recruitment process is that behavior can begin...
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...competitive and dynamic. In order to be successful in a work environment, organizations must be knowledgeable of what defines organizational behavior. Organizational behavior can help organizations expand, communicate, learn, and develop for better performance in the competitive, vibrant, and ever changing economy we all live in. It is important for organizations to learn the different behaviors, cultures, diversity, communications, effectiveness, and the learning styles that make up the organization and its environment. This paper will define and explain the terminology and concepts of organization behavior through research and examples used within the military. What is Organizational Behavior? Organizational behavior (OB) is the study of individuals and groups in organizations (Schermerhorn, 2005). The primary concern of OB is with people, what they do and how their behavior affects individual, group and organizational performance. Learning about OB will help you develop a better work-related understanding about yourself and other people (Shermerhorn, 2005). “People are the organization’s most important assets” are the words of Shermerhorn and should be taken seriously in an organization. Organizations must learn to value their employees so that when the time comes, employees will do the same for the organization. The military uses a unique organizational behavior, which is, governed by a set of rules and regulations (ex. Uniform Code of Military Justice). This gives the military...
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