Organizational Behavior at Apple Inc Brandi Hobbs Upper Iowa University Organizational Behavior at Apple Inc Thesis statement “The success of Apple Inc is the result of effective organizational culture and organizational behavior at the organization.” Introduction Apple Inc is an US based global organization. The company’s headquarter is located in California. The company designs, sells and advances computers, consumer electronics and software. The famous hardware
Words: 3435 - Pages: 14
The CEO of Costco Corporation, Jim Sinegal is unfazed by any of his critics, he manages his stores from the road, jumping on the corporate jet, and visiting up to a dozen Costco stores a day. Mr. Jim has drawn criticism and praises for its generous employees compensation including the highest wages among retailers and its health insurance Mr. Jim Sinegal divulged saying that "paying high wages [to his employees] is contrary to conventional wisdom." The Wall Street analysts are the only critics of
Words: 1665 - Pages: 7
new products over the past few years. This success can be primarily attributed to the strong organizational structure—including its organizational culture and corporate values—that is grounded in the company vision and imbedded in the execution of the company’s mission throughout all levels. While the company has had issues of internal conflicts and ineffective leadership; nevertheless, the organizational structure of good sport has not been a stumbling block impeding upon progress. As a result
Words: 2795 - Pages: 12
CURRENT ISSUES SERIES Mergers & Acquisitions: Organizational Culture & HR Issues Deborah A. Pikula IRC Press Industrial Relations Centre Queen’s University Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Tel: (613) 533-6709 Fax: (613) 533-6812 E-mail: ircpress@post.queensu.ca Visit our Website at: http://qsilver.queensu.ca/irl/qsirc/ Queen’s University ISBN: 0-88886-516-3 © 1999, Industrial Relations Centre Printed and bound in Canada Industrial Relations Centre Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario Canada
Words: 7233 - Pages: 29
the context of organizational culture, the expression “top management” is unique “in that it describes a hierarchical level and a distinct subculture” (Trice & Beyer, 2003, p.15). Moreover, this subculture is unique from all the others found in a typical work environment, because top managers exert a disproportionate amount of influence within an organization and form a group with an extremely high degree of homogeneity. Top management is a unique subculture in an organization mainly because
Words: 2054 - Pages: 9
January 2008 Volume 4, Number 1 The Impact Of Organizational Change, Structure And Leadership On Employee Turnover: A Case Study Steven H. Appelbaum, Concordia University, Canada André Mitraud, MBA, Canada Jean-François Gailleur, MBA, Canada Marcello Iacovella, MBA, Canada Raffaele Gerbasi, MBA, Canada Victoria Ivanova, MBA, Canada ABSTRACT Purpose - To provide the management team at BTSA Ltd with a practical guideline in managing organizational change through a designated lead change agent.
Words: 8024 - Pages: 33
organization’s culture on the ability of organizations to obtain positive HRM outcomes in the area of employee motivation and engagement and consider how such outcomes may be potentially improved. Name Institution Date Executive summary Organizational culture is increasing becoming important in achieving positive outcomes in the HRM function and particularly in the areas of employee motivation and engagement. The organizations are coming to the realization that the organizational culture and the HRM
Words: 2016 - Pages: 9
Glencore, Xstrata and the Restructuring of the Global Copper Mining Industry in 2012 Diana Alvarez Valencia (1310200) University Canada West Dr. Paul Rome MGMT 661 Strategic Management Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Introduction and Problem Identification In this case study we will identify the problems that can be issued in the process of the merger between two of the largest commodities traders in the world, Glencore and Xstrata. It will provide the background of both companies, the situation
Words: 1518 - Pages: 7
Innovative changes and Managing Evolving Generations Wayland Baptist University Management 5305 Organizational Theory Course Instructor: Dr. William Cojocar, Ph.D. Herlinda Sifuentes (January 31, 2012) Abstract Building a culture for Innovation, creativity, smart technology, non-traditional work environment, business management and new strategies sum up the focus of innovation in todays’ competitive changing world . Todays’ economy brings opportunities, moves quickly, and marks
Words: 4194 - Pages: 17
1. Define organizational culture and discuss its three layers. Organizational culture represents the shared assumptions that a group holds. It influences employees' perceptions and behavior at work. The three layers of organizational culture include observable artifacts, espoused values, and basic assumptions. Artifacts are the physical manifestations of an organization's culture. Espoused values represent the explicitly stated values and norms that are preferred by an organization. Basic underlying
Words: 4897 - Pages: 20