mgt 30525 - organizational behavior dr. k. a. s. p. kaluarachchi senior lecturer department of...
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MGT 30525 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Dr. K. A. S. P. KaluarachchiSenior Lecturer
Department of Management and Organization StudiesFaculty of Management and Finance
University of Colombo
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At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Define the concept of OCIdentify basic features of OCIdentify levels of OCKnow about formation of OCKnow the role/functions of OCIdentify different types of OCKnow how managers can use OC
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The set of values of an organization that helps its members understand what the organization stands for, how it does things, and what it considers important
It is a system of shared values, assumptions, beliefs, and norms that unite the members of an organization
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It is a social glue that binds members of the organization together through shared values, symbolic devices, and social ideals
A system of shared meaning held by members that distinguishes the organization from other organizations
A collection of programming of minds (A software of minds) of the members of an organization
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It is the personality of an organizationIt is a shared meaning among membersIt develops through experiencesIt is accepted by other members to followIt is used to face and solve problemsIt is transferred from one generation to anotherIt is mainly a learned behavior
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OC
Level 1Artifacts
Level 2 Values
Level 3Assumptions
Symbols- the physical and social work environment that are the most visible and accessible
Personal enactment-behavior that reflects the
organization’s values
Ceremonies - Relatively elaborate sets of activities that are enacted time and important occasions
Rites- unite diverse groups or teams within the
organization and renew commitment to the larger organization (picnic)
Stories - Stories about how the company deals with crisis situations
Rituals-organizational practices that are repeated over and over
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Nature Reality Human natureHuman relationEnvironmentQuality
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Economic setting
Political/legalsettingEthnic
backgroundReligion
Societalculture
Owners/managersand employees
Personal Values/ethics
AttitudesAssumptionsExpectations
OC
Sets standardGoverns behaviorBinds people togetherGives identityDevelops social stability
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Has single source of power which spread throughout the organization
Highly depends on trust, empathy, and personal communication for its effectiveness
Needs few rules and less bureaucratic procedures
Control is exercised from the center Power basis is resource and charisma Ability to react quickly More interests in the end than the
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Bureaucratic, organizing principle is logic and rational
Strength lies in its functions or specialties
Control and coordination through small group of senior executives
Internal environment is dominated by rules and procedures
Promotion is based on satisfactory performance
Power base is position and expertise Ideal for stable situations
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Power is some what diffused on expertise
Focus on accomplishing job in hand
Flexibility, adaptability, individual autonomy, and mutual respect based on ability rather than age or status
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Group of people decides for collective work
Structure like a clusterCollectively decided work
allocation, rules, and co-ordination
Complete autonomy, influence is shared, power base is expertise (professional associations)
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Group of people decides for collective work
Structure like a clusterCollectively decided work
allocation, rules, and co-ordination
Complete autonomy, influence is shared, power base is expertise (professional associations)
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High Power Distance
Inequalities among people are considered desirableA greater reliance on those who hold powerCentralization is usual Subordinates are likely to be separated from their bosses (wide differences in salary, privileges, and status symbols
Low Power Distance
Less inequalities among people
Decentralization of activities is more likely
Subordinates to be consulted by superiors
Privileges and status symbols are less evident
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Individualistic
Ties between individuals are losing
Individuals are expected to look after themselves and their immediate family
Contract with employers are based on mutual advantages
Hiring and promotions are based on skills and rules
Collectivistic
People are integrated Cohesive groups Contract with
employer in moral terms
Hiring and promotion decisions on account of groups
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Weak UAPeople are motivated by esteem/ belongingness needsGreat tolerance of ambiguous situations People are hardworking only when they need to be precise and punctualPeople are comfortable with deviant and innovative ideas and behavior
Strong UA
Novelty is resistedMotivated by security Fear of ambiguous situationsFeeling of time is moneyEmotional need to be busyPrecision and punctuality
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MasculinitySocial gender roles are clearly distinctMen supposed to be assertive, tough, and focused on material success Women supposed to be more modest, tender, and concerned with quality of lifeManagers are expected to be decisive and assertiveGreat emphasis is placed on competition among colleagues
FemininitySocial gender roles overlapBoth men and women supposed to be modest, tender, and concerned with quality of lifeManagers use intuition and strive for consensusStress on equality, solidarity, and quality of work life
To support the organization’s business strategy
To prescribe acceptable ways of managers to interact with external parties
To make staffing decisions To set performance criteria To guide the nature of acceptable
interpersonal relationships in the organization
To select appropriate management style
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Thank you very much!
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