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Organizational Development
Culture and Behavior
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Post-Graduate
01/16/2020

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Term
organizational development
Definition
system wide application and transfer of behavioral science knowledge to the plannend development, improvement and reinforcement of the strategies, structure and processes that lead to organizational effectiveness.
Larger that individual, connects all.
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General environment
Definition
Factors outside the organization.
(employment rates, trading agreements, politics)
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Specific environment
Definition
Factors that are specific for an organization (suppliers, competitors)
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Culture
Definition
The pattern of artefacts, norms, values and basic assumptions that describe how organizations solve problems and teaches newcomers how te behave.
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Artefacts
Definition
Things you can see, hear, smell.
'Everyone is dressed nicely'
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Norms
Definition
Unwritten rules of behavior
'No casual clothing'
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Values
Definition
What people think is important.
'Dressing professional is important'
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Basic assumption
Definition
How the organization views the world.
'When we are dressed professional, people will see us professional.'
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Culture predicts...
Definition
...(financial) performance
...employee well-being
...effectiveness
...innovation
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Ethical culture
Definition
The shared belief that one should behave morally sounds.
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Ethical and legal
Definition
Not always the same, lying is not ethical but legal.
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5 types of ethical culture
Instrumental
Definition
Ethical decisions are based on egoistic concerns
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5 types of ethical culture
Caring
Definition
Ethical decisions are based on the concern of well-being of others
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5 types of ethical culture
Indepence
Definition
Ethical decisions are based on personal/moral convictions
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5 types of ethical culture
Law and Code
Definition
Ethical decisions are based on external codes (law/bible)
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5 types of ethical culture
Rules
Definition
Ethical decisions are based on strong, pervasive local rules or standers.
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Environmental aspects affect ethical culture
Definition
perceived as competent = attractive
perceived as moral high = more attractive
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Inclusive culture
Definition
Shared belief that everyone should be included irrespective of their commonalities or differences
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Inclusion compared to exclusion...
Definition
…increases prosocial behaviour
...decrease aggression
…improves self-regulation
…reduces neutral activity associated with pain
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At work an inclusive culture improves...
Definition
+mood, +self-esteem, +self-regulation,
+self-verification, +work satisfaction, +learning
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Struggle how to create inclusion
Definition
Similarity attracts
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Team
Definition
1. Task oriented
2. interdependant
3. pupose
4. degree of formal structure
5. familiraity among members
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Diversity/composition
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Simple structure
Low departmentalization
Low specialization
Short chain of command
Wide span of control
Centralized authority
Low formalization
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Functional structure
High departmentalization
High specialization
Short chain of command
Wide span of control
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Definition
Divisional structure
High departmentalization
High specialization
Low formalization
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Matrix structure
Two managers to report to.
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Team/project structure
Only 1 manager to report to
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Network structure
These compagnies don't create anything, just provide by hiring others.
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Simple to complex (number of components)
stable to unstable (likelihood to change)
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boundary spanning
Definition
When people work in different departments, they act as a bridge.
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Development stages of teams
(Wheelan)
Definition
1. task orientation
2. people/socio-emotional orientation
3. leadership style
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Definition
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Diversity
Definition
social grouping that reflects the degree of which there are objective or subjective differences within the group.
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task oriented
Definition
explains how people work with each other
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realtionship oriented
Definition
explains how people see each other and behave.
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Bankruptcy of main effect
diversity and team performance
Definition
Overall, on average, no effect
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effect
Definition
++ when teams elaborate
-- when diversity leads to subgroups
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Seperation / horizontal
Harrison and Klein, 2007
Definition
differences between group members in position or opinion
(political beliefs)
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Varity / category
Harrison and Klein, 2007
Definition
differences between group members in information
(educational background)
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Disparity / vertical
Harrison and Klein, 2007
Definition
differences between group members in possessions or status
(income)
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Definition
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Individuals conform to groups because
Definition
...to reduce uncertainty how te behave.
...to fit in, obtain approval, avoid punishment
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Groups make indivuadals fit in because...
Definition
1.Group positivity
2.Group cohesion
3.Group distinctiveness
4.Group locomotion
5.Self-image of other group members
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Deviance
Definition
The violation of group norms.
Can be in positive and negative ways
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Dessent
Definition
The expression of disagreement with group norms, group action or a group decision.
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Motivations for deviance and dissent
Definition
1.disengagement, disloyalty, disrespect.
2.loyality and concern
3.moral rebellion
4.desire to express uniqueness
5.tangible rewards
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Employer branding
Definition
The promotion (internally and externally) of a clear, distinctive and attractive image of the organization.
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Assertive tactics
Definition
Integration (become more likable)
Promotion
Exemplification (explain)
Supplication (asking)
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Defensive tactics
Definition
Disclaimers
Apologies
Prosocial behavior
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Affirmative Action Policies (AAP)
Definition
Efforts by the organization aimed at ensuring that individuals from traditionally excluded groups are proportionally represented in the workforce and managerial positions.
Term
AAP
1 Opportunity enhancement
Definition
Promotes classes of activities that enhance number of eventual choices.
Look for the group needed, targeted adds.
Term
AAP
2 Equal opportunity
Definition
No negative weight to minority status. Same oppertunitites to get the job.
Term
AAP
3 Tiebreak
Definition
Constrains the decision somewhat, small positive weight for minorities.
Term
AAP
4 Strong Preferential treatment
Definition
Constrains decisions largely. Substantial positive weight for minority status.
Term
When AAP's are more concrete -->
Definition
resistance goes up.
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Integrity test (overt)
Definition
Test questions about people in general:
Do you believe that there is dishonesty in everyone?
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Integrity test (personality based)
Definition
Test questions about yourself:
I am dishonest.
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Integrity tests are..
Definition
Stable, reliable and valid.
But, never use in isolation.
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Diversity training
Definition
raises awareness and teaches skills, attitudes.
+collabaorating
+passive&active instruction
+human instructor
+min 4 hours
+multiple sessions
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Reward systems
Definition
Unequal outcomes, variable pay incentives and bonus.
Competition between co-workers.
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Rule regulation
Definition
Creating rules to manage organizations
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Supervision
Definition
Monitoring and enforcing rules.
One should follow the rules correctly and uniformly, adequately manage their risks by adhering to standerds.
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Good supervision relies on...
Definition
Impartiality
Independence
Transparency
Term
Failing supervision causes
Definition
Internal culture (integrity, objectivity)
Insufficient expertise (capacity)
Bias in decision making(tunnelvision)
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Error managament
Definition
Provides knowledge, tools and a framework to enable organisations to understand the type of errors that are occurring and be able to manage the risk accordingly.
Term
Measures that can be taken when rules are not being followed.
Definition
Revoke license
Impose penalty
Give warning
Collaborate to influence prevailing norms
Convince, instruct or advice
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