Orgainzational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Analysis
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Organizational Behavior Analysis According to the text, organizational behavior is “the investigation of the behavioral factors that affect modern organizations and their management at the individual, group, and organization-wide levels” (Baack, 2012). In order to effectively analyze the organizational behavior of the, it is essential to understand its components. This will be achieved by critiquing the observable actions and attitudes of the individuals within the organization, explaining how groups interact with each other, and how well the organization functions. The components that influence the behavior of an organization are the type of culture, mode of communication, nature of authority, motivational techniques, and emotional intelligence. These components may affect in a positive or negative manner. By definition, organizational culture is “a set of shared meanings and values held by a set of members in an organization that distinguishes the organization from other organizations and determines how it perceives and reacts to the larger environment” (Baack, 2012). Of the following organizational culture types: pluralism, dualism, and salad bowl, pluralism best describes the organizational culture that is present in . By definition, cultural pluralism is “a condition in which minority groups participate fully in the dominant society, yet maintain their cultural differences” (Dictionary, 2013). Throughout the Department of Navy (DON), this has become even more profound with the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The DON is made up a multitude of people with an extremely diverse background. When diversified group of people are brought together, they inevitable bring personalities and attitudes.
Organizational Behavior Analysis According to the text, an attitude is “a predisposition toward a person, object, concept, or event” (Baack, 2012). Attitude is made up of three components: cognitive, affective and behavioral. All
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Organizational Behavior Analysis According to the text, organizational behavior is “the investigation of the behavioral factors that affect modern organizations and their management at the individual, group, and organization-wide levels” (Baack, 2012). In order to effectively analyze the organizational behavior of the, it is essential to understand its components. This will be achieved by critiquing the observable actions and attitudes of the individuals within the organization, explaining how groups interact with each other, and how well the organization functions. The components that influence the behavior of an organization are the type of culture, mode of communication, nature of authority, motivational techniques, and emotional intelligence. These components may affect in a positive or negative manner. By definition, organizational culture is “a set of shared meanings and values held by a set of members in an organization that distinguishes the organization from other organizations and determines how it perceives and reacts to the larger environment” (Baack, 2012). Of the following organizational culture types: pluralism, dualism, and salad bowl, pluralism best describes the organizational culture that is present in . By definition, cultural pluralism is “a condition in which minority groups participate fully in the dominant society, yet maintain their cultural differences” (Dictionary, 2013). Throughout the Department of Navy (DON), this has become even more profound with the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The DON is made up a multitude of people with an extremely diverse background. When diversified group of people are brought together, they inevitable bring personalities and attitudes.
Organizational Behavior Analysis According to the text, an attitude is “a predisposition toward a person, object, concept, or event” (Baack, 2012). Attitude is made up of three components: cognitive, affective and behavioral. All