Organizational Behavior seems to be one of the most important tools in managing the org, as well as human resources management.
Entities design systems to encourage HIGH PERFOMANCE, EFFECTIVENESS and EFFICIENCY
The Purpose of this paper is to outline and discuss the systems applied and enforced with regards to organizational behavior for the particular chosen entity to be discussed in this case study.
As we have learned in the previous OB classes, organizations use several theories regarding OB in their workplaces and we have been learning the operations of these theories. We have been issued an assignment to research and find out about OB theories implemented in companies based in our respective countries.
The research was extracted and based upon interviews, video conferencing and the knowledge and experience of the writer. Backround
This case is based upon a small/medium scale entities or smme’s in Botswana. We shall explore a textile company under the registered name of Ree Fashions PTY LTD. It is located in Francistown Botswana. It has since establishment been categorized with light industrial companies.
The company is owned and managed by two officers – The Business Development Officer and The Managing Director.
They are then assisted by a single officer who is responsible for all administrative duties
The whole organization is comprised of 18 employees including the owners.
The company operates 9hrs a day for a 5 and
-ethical treatment of job applicants, legally defensible (Human rights legis), reduces T/O and increased productivity, find best candidate based on KSAO’S. Keeps costs low by hiring the right person. Retains employees, increases motivation, contribute to org productivity & worker growth RECRUITMENT: finding job applicants for open position SELECTION: choice of job applicant pool who will meet management goals/objectives, legal requiremnts SOCIAL/ECONOMIC FACTORS AFFECTING R/S GTC STORB -global competition…
of complexity & change Organising tools, shared language for analysing and communicating current position of Org Means of communicating tasks of coordinating complex activities towards the goals of Org Emergence - Changes in nature of Ownership and management, Changing and gloabliisng market conditions, New Org structures Org vision and mission statement articulates its strategy, Org performance relative to its strategy is in performance review in Annual Report Telstra One Factory Approach -…
Module 1: The accountant as strategic business advisor The need for advice Nine issues to require advice/ support Table 1.1: Characteristics of diff-‐sized org (by IFAC) Request for advice: Operational-‐Strategic-‐Global Debates of accountant for tradiational/ advisory role (Soft skills and APES110) Ques 1.2 Do accountants are well placed provide advisory services…
Interpersonal conflict: the process that occurs when one person, group or org subunit frustrates the goal attainment of another. Causes of organizational conflict: Group identification and intergroup bias: personal characteristics, job level, job function Interdependence: indiv or subunits are mutually dependent on each other to accomplish their own goals, the potential for conflict exists. Differences in power, status and culture Status: when people of lower status are dependent on those…
in managing employee engagement and communication during employee separations. Who leaves, how they are treated during the exit, what the cause or nature of the exit is, and how remaining employees perceive this all impacts LT sustainability of the org. MANAGING TURNOVER Time, money, and resources invested in recruiting, training, and maintaining employees is lost when employees exit a firm. disrupt the org’s ability to produce and maintain the right quantity/quality of talent derail org’s focus…
and that provide employee value, all within the cost constraints. Alignment: extent to which rewards support outcomes that achieve org’s strategic objectives. Employee value: rewards are meaningful to employees and influence their affiliation with org The Five Components of Total Rewards 1. Compensation: direct financial payments; wages, salaries, incentives, commissions, and bonuses. 2. Benefits: indirect payments; financial(employer-paid insurance and vacations) & employee services 3. Work-life…
strategic significance quality of company’s HR is the most important factor in determining the firm’s survival and to reach objectives in the strategic plan. Successful candidates must fit with the strategic direction (future goals) of the org ex: if the org wants to expand internationally, then important selection criteria = language skills When someone’s terminated, the hidden costs are often higher than recruitment costs (for replacement) because of internal disorganization, disruption, and…
COURSE NAME AND NUMBER: BUS 272: Behaviour in Organizations SEMESTER: Fall 2014 INSTRUCTOR: Mandy Judge EMAIL: judm@learning.fraseric.ca OFFICE HOURS: TBD PREREQUISITES Open to continuing students only. OBJECTIVES/COURSE OVERVIEW Throughout the course of our lives, we spend a significant amount of our time in organizations (e.g., profit-making companies, universities, churches). This course is designed to help you understand how you and others function in that context. In this course we…
a) Refer to chapter 5 of text; pages 171-182. b) Lecture slides Lecture 4: slides #64-92 c) Define organisational culture d) Describe the elements of ORG Culture e) The four layers of ORG culture – see Figure 5.5 : values, beliefs, behaviours and paradigms f) Most important is to demonstrate the LINK between ORG culture AND strategic management g) In other words show, with examples, how corporate culture can impact on the firm’s competitive advantage h) Culture is in…
Chapter 4 May-28-13 11:44 AM Job Satisfaction: • Job satisfaction: pleasureable emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one's job or job experiences -- how you feel about your job and what you think about your job • Employees with high job satisfaction experience positive feelings when they think about their duties or take part in task activities • Employees with low job satisfaction experience negative feelings when they think about their duties or take part in their task activities •…
