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Organizational Behavior Case Study, 2006.
This paper discusses organizational behavior in health care and presents a case study.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses an organizational behavior case study in the context of the different motivational theories. Among the process and content motivational theories applied to this case study are Adams' Equity Theory, Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, B.F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Recommended actions cognizant with the theories cited in each situation are also given.
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"Sarah Goodman faced the following problems at work. First was the lunch meeting with the advisor for the MHA program at State Thomas University. Next was the Human Resources Department meeting to gather input on a strategy to bring the pay issue into line so as to avoid a gender discrimination charge. Cognizant with this, was the personal issue of whether she got paid as well as Dave, her counterpart in Tampa. There was also the performance appraisal she'd scheduled with her assistant Maria and her intention of trying to get her more involved with others in the department with the ultimate objective of landing her a promotion later on. She was primarily confronted with the problem of Maria's less than desirable social skills, a hindrance that not only prevents her from being more a part of the department, but also a hindrance to her promotion."
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Organizational Behavior: The Case of Home Depot, 2006.
An analysis of the corporate culture developed and nurtured at Home Depot.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the historical development of Home Depot's notoriously effective corporate culture. More than that, the paper also looks carefully at the sort of behavior that this kind of culture engenders in employees. In particular the paper argues that the cult-like environment within the Home Depot franchise elevates to messianic status the company's original founders and creates a family atmosphere which at least if the company retention rates are any indication seems to convince many employees that being at Home Depot is where they want to be.
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"It may be said with a fair degree of confidence that few American businesses have progressed so rapidly from modest beginnings to spectacular success in quite the same way as Home Depot. With this in mind, the following paper will explore how this organization created its vaunted corporate culture and this paper will also explore the sort of behavior this corporate culture nurtures in employees. As will soon become apparent, Home Depot's organizational culture is a direct outgrowth of the personalities of its original owners Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank - which is both good and perhaps more than a little bad. In any case, the slightly more than quarter-century that Home Depot has been in business has been a time in which the organization has relentlessly pursued the nourishment of a peculiar culture."
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Case Study: Organizational Communication, 2008.
Presents a case study on organizational communication, looking at the communication problem at a small political activist organization.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines an organizational communication problem encountered at the small political activists' organization for which the author of the paper once volunteered. The paper explains that there was an organizational communication problem because the volunteer supervisor did not have projects ready during the scheduled volunteer time slots and that, despite a thorough interview process to determine skill-need matches and to discover prior verbal scheduling of volunteer times, this problem persisted for months. The paper then relates that the consequence of the communication problem was a diminished enthusiasm for the cause and growing level of frustration causing the author to cease volunteering despite having a true belief in its mission. The author analyzes the situation and proposes that a communication plan should have been written and a communication vehicle defined.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Knowledge
Sensitivity
Skills
Values
Alternative Solutions
Proposed Solutions
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"This paper does acknowledge that as with many political activists' organizations, things happen on the spot, and there is a great deal of crisis management, and not a lot of pre-planning. Additionally the communication focus for this organization was external, not internal. This organizational culture spilled over into the communication methods of this writer's volunteer work, and was a cause of a great deal of frustration."
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Two Police Organizational Case Studies, 2007.
This paper compares two police organizational case studies: "Easy-Money Department A" and "The Police Department".
2,340 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper explains that each case study concerns a specific department, which is a "subsystem" within a larger entity, that displays "deviant organizational behavior". The author points out that an accurate analysis of feasible solutions needs to reference the harmful external forces and inadequate internal responses that characterize both cases. The paper concludes that the effect of the decentralization process was not the primary cause of the Maidstone Field Office problems but rather these problems were the result of an
institutional inertia that did not encourage effective work. The author suggests that the police officers themselves should have been empowered to find the solution to the problems, which might have included replacing the division commander with a more proactive officer who is aware of his or her leadership role.
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"The Easy-Money section of the Maidstone Field Office, a revenue-
producing department of a governmental ministry, has been the only
section singled out and adversely affected by the organization's new
policy of decentralization. Although decision-making is still centralized in the Head Office, it is unclear whether the Territory Managers or the Production Head Managers are responsible for operations in this section. This has resulted in an internal stalemate because the Field Office Manager, Mr. Jones, and the Audit Supervisor, Mr. Smith, are unable to work together."
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Organizational Behavior: Organizational Structure Metaphor, 2006.
An assessment of the Emperor penguins' organizational effectiveness as a metaphor for organizational structure.
3,470 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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Out of thousands of living creatures populating our planet, Emperor penguins represent one of the most inspirational natural metaphors for modern organizational behavior. The paper shows that Emperors put their skills and abilities to good use; they utilize their resources effectively; they overcome numerous obstacles to help the organization internal processes flow smoothly. Finally, they accomplish their common goal. Emperor penguins flourish in the place where few living things can survive. The paper shows that as we study Emperor penguins, we cannot help drawing parallels. What if the workplace worked like this? An employee and a manager could take some lessons in the areas of protection, sacrifice, cooperation and teamwork.
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Organized Penguins
Skills and Abilities
Group Development Process - Adult Penguins
Group Development Process - Chicks
Roles and Norms
Teamwork Effectiveness
Leadership and Decision-Making
Managing Team Conflict
Organizational Effectiveness
Conclusion
References
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"Another criterion of assessing organizational effectiveness is resource acquisition. Emperor Penguins rely on the ocean as their only food source, so it must be within reach of every mature penguin or they will starve and die. The acquisition of heat can be seen in the huddle where penguins must cooperate during storms or they will freeze to death. The acquisition of safety can be seen in the protection of their chicks from predators. Acquiring a mate takes a certain amount of skill and determination as well. The "healthy systems" approach is in effect in the rookery because we can see the genuine sense of community."
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Organizational Behavior, 2004.
A look at the essence of organizational behavior studies and practice in the business environment.
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines how organizational behavior studies and practice reconciles the differences between technical-oriented and interpersonal skills-oriented management approaches within an organization. It looks at how reconciling these two approaches results to effective organizational management, where the technical skills of its members produces high-quality products and services. It also shows how organizational behavior studies and practice have become an invaluable management principle in the development of healthy individual and group behaviors within the organization.
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"The function of organizational behavior in organizational management and communication is to improve organizational processes and interaction (among its members), yielding high rates of productivity and quality of the products and services offered by the organization. As an interdisciplinary field of study, organizational behavior touches on several aspects that greatly influence individual behavior within an organization, which may include psychological, communication, and sociological studies. Organizational behavior is essential in organizations, especially in the workplace environment, because the management is able to determine the right course of action when formulating policies or solutions to problems that may greatly affect the members of the organization."
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PDM Limited: A Case Study, 2002.
Case study on a leading retail company in the UK which considers a variety of organizational questions.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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The following paper is a case study on PDM Limited a leading retail company in the UK. The following concepts/questions will be considered: 1) Critically analyze PDM's situation based on the SWOT analysis model to explain what went wrong with the organization. 2) Critically analyze the changes made by Phillip Vadamm. Do you think they will work? 3) What strategies would you advise PDM to adopt so as to be successful? 4) Analyze the ratios information given in the case study by assuming X is PDM Limited. What can you conclude from there?
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Organizational Behavior Concepts, 2005.
An overview of some of the main concepts used to describe organizational behavior.
939 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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There are many terminologies and concepts used in the study of organizational behavior. This paper examines how these terminologies and concepts help define the many aspects of organizational behaviors. Some of the terminologies and concepts described, include: organizational behavior, organizational culture, diversity, communication, organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and organizational learning.
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"What is organizational culture? First, organizational should be defined. Organizational can be defined as anything that pertains to an organization. Second, culture should be defined. There are many definitions for the word culture. In order to fully understand the meaning of organizational culture, the correct definition should be used. One definition for culture is a high level of development. Another definition is the process of growing bacteria. A third defines culture as improvement or refinement. (Morehead, A. & Morehead, L. (Ed.). 1995). In this case, the proper definitions would be the first and third. So, organizational culture can be defined as, actions that promote a high level of development, improvement, and refinement within an organization. "
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Organizational Behavior of Globalization, 2002.
A look at organizational behavior challenges in businesses operating across multinational or global boundaries.
5,088 words (approx. 20.4 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 127.95
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This paper reviews many of the distinctive organizational challenges related to globalization. First, a background is established by identifying some forces driving globalization. An important aspect of this paper is to understand that a foreign subsidiary of a company is not an independent entity and therefore the company must understand that it is essential to adjust the corporate organizational behavior practices to meet the needs of employees in every country. The following organizational challenges are covered: adjusting organizational behavior to fit corporate culture; managing a global company; teamwork in a global atmosphere; the rights of the oppressed; and electronic communication and globalization. By putting these challenges in context, a U.S. multinational corporation could effectively develop the organizational behavior practices that can be successfully implemented by subsidiaries in other countries.
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"There are many globalization challenges for businesses, especially those operating across national boundaries as a multinational or global enterprise. Organizational behavior in a global company is especially challenging because organizational practices vary from country to country. With technology changing at every blink of the eye, the world in general is starting to look smaller and global dominance more attainable. As a result, more and more companies are venturing outside the constraints and realms of geographical and cultural boundaries. Thus, these companies are eagerly embarking upon the idea and concept of globalization. This prompts the need to manage human resources effectively to gain competitive advantage in the global market place."
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Organizational Behavior, 2004.
An analysis of organizational behavior as a vital ingredient in the development of the work force.
1,006 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a brief definition of what organizational behavior refers to, explaining it as the study and application of knowledge about how people, individuals and groups act in organizations. The paper claims that organizational behavior is a vital ingredient in the development of the work force, as well as an important component in the running of the company. The paper admits that organizational behavior covers everything from team work within a company and the ability to develop social qualities and get along well with other people, to leadership and the way a manager can set the right goals for his or her team, as well as the right means by which these goals can be achieved.
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"It is quite true that many managers believe that the technical competencies of an individual are far more important than the soft skills. Practice, however, shows something else. Someone working in a software company has given an excellent example. One of the programmers seemed to be one of the best in the company. His programming knowledge included Visual C++ and Delphi, but he excelled in his analytical ability and the capacity to produce excellent results in his work. "
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Organizational Behavior, 2005.
A look at the concept of motivation and how it fits into the field of organizational behavior.
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Organizational behavior is a field of study that is of particular importance to enterprises and those in management positions. One of the major issues that firms have to deal with is the problem of motivation. This paper discusses how organizational behavior management concepts and principles are applied to the problem of motivation. It begins by exploring the problem of motivation. It then designs and suggests a solution to the problem. The discussion also evaluates the effectiveness of the solution in terms of leadership and managerial and employee perceptions. Finally, the paper discusses organizational behavior concepts and principles that are applicable for the successful solution to the problem.
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"Motivation, as it applies to organizational behavior, is defined as the ability of an employee to exert effort and accomplish organizational goals. Many organizations experience problems keeping employees motivated for several different reasons. A book entitled, Motivation, Beliefs and Organizational Transformation, describes three types of motivation problems that often occur in the workplace. (Butkus and Green 1999) These motivation problems are associated with a lack of confidence, lack of trust in an employer and lack of satisfaction. (Butkus and Green 1999)"
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Case Study: BC Financial Services, 2008.
Examines problems of communication between employees in the case study of BC Financial Services
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This paper is a case study of a communication problem that developed at the BC Financial Services company. The paper describes the main people involved in the problem and points out that the communication behaviors of all of the team members contrast and illustrate two polar opposites with regards to interacting with others. The paper states that the issue in this case is how to communicate constructively with each other. The paper then suggests that an accommodation must be made for the fact that organizational cultures will have to change over time. The paper concludes that the miscommunication between two generations of workers in the case study seems rooted in the failure of one person to concede that his style of management is not creating the conditions needed for healthy, hearty and effective workers.
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Description of Case
Evaluation of Case
Actions for Future
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"Ultimately, this clash is a cultural one, a generational one, and is one that perhaps was unavoidable no matter what Chris did; after all, more than one theorist discussed in our course notes has mentioned how conflict is inherent in organizational affairs. Different people have different objectives and this means that the idea of getting everyone to buy into a new cultural orientation may be impossible. To wit, Ed Parker has risen to a position of prominence within the company by being "tight" with a dollar - by being a good manager in the traditional sense."
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Organizational Behavior, 2002.
Examines the importance of understanding organizational behavior and theories.
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Examines the importance of understanding organizational behavior and theories. Importance to managers and productivity of an organization. How to motivate employees. Classical approaches to organizational behavior. Scientific Management, Human Relations, Contingency Approach, Frame Approach, Motivational Approach. Characteristics of the organizational climate. How theories can be applied to an educational institution.
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"Introduction
Organizational behavior can be defined as the systematic study of the behavior and attitudes of both individuals and groups within organizations (DuBrin, 1984, p. 14). Understanding how individuals and groups within organizations act and react with each other in everyday situations can be key to helping managers become more effective both in directing their own activities, the activities of their subordinates, and in working with others within the organization.
There is no one approach to organizational behavior that is optimum for all environments. Work environments are dynamic, and the employees within those environments change from generation to generation. Organizational culture, education of managers and employees, and the environment of the surrounding culture are all variables that affect the ..."
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Organizational Behavior Trends, 2007.
A look at the effect of trends such as ethics and technology on organizational behavior.
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Organizations must be willing to adapt or change in response to trends in the marketplace. This paper looks at how these trends include shifting demographics, new technologies, competition and changing social values. The paper also looks at how, in reaction to the external forces, high-performance organizations have emerged. Other trends in organizational behavior such as the influence of ethics on decision-making and the impact of technology on work-related stress are also detailed.
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Organizational Behavior Trends
Ethics and Decision-Making
Technology and Stress
Conclusion
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"Success in any work setting depends on a respect for people and an understanding of human behavior in complex organizational systems (Schermerhorn et al, 2005). Understanding the human behavior is especially important when trying to manage and develop people to make ethical and savvy business decisions on behalf of the organization. Most people will agree ethical behavior is defined as behavior that is morally right and good as opposed to wrong or bad. However, the consensus of what is ethical pertaining to a specific action will often vary from person to person."
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Organizational Behavior Trends, 2005.
A look at how ethical decision making and technology effect organizational behavior.
720 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper examines how organizational behavior can be affected by any number of trends and in particular, discusses how ethical decision making and the impact of technology on work related stress effect organizational behavior.
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Introduction
Ethical Decision Making
Technology and Work Related Stress
Conclusion
References
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"Ethical behavior can be considered the right or moral behavioral choice. When it comes to decision making it is imperative that managers, leaders and subordinates practice the art of ethical decision making. The problem that is generally encountered is for members of an organization to agree that the decision is actually ethical. What one person believes to be moral another person could believe to be immoral. Archie B. Carroll came up with a distinction between moral, amoral and immoral managers. His logic is as follows: "The immoral manager doesn't subscribe to any ethical principles, making decisions and acting in any situation to simply take best personal advantage. The amoral manager, by contrast, fails to consider the ethics of a decision or behavior."
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