8 pages due in 36 hours

1. Some say that changing to a team-based arrangement “just makes sense” for organizations. What are the four primary reasons why this might be so?

Teams have a common goal. The four primary reasons as to why it makes sense to change to team-based arrangements are to improve team performance, reduce operating costs, ensure overall improvements in organizations and benefit the employees.

Some of the benefits of team-based arrangement include increased productivity, increased quality of work, improved customer service, lower stress levels, reduced errors, fewer injuries and reduced absenteeism. Working in teams improves performance because the skills of individual members are utilized well. The efficiency of the team is increased because of the various competencies of team members. Operating costs are reduced because fewer errors are made. There is reduced wastage due to higher efficiency. Absenteeism is also reduced because team members are motivated to participate in work processes done by the team. Members feel responsible because of their individual tasks. A culture of creativity and innovation is created, And this to improvements in organizations. Employees gain more freedom, respect and trust.

2. How does the role of information in the rational model of decision making differ from the role of information in the behavioral model?

Rational decision making is a logical and multi-stage model for making a specific decision from alternatives while behavioral decision making is whereby human behavior plays a crucial role in decision making. Information plays an important role while making rational decisions. However, information is not crucial while making behavioral decision since the decision is based on feelings, emotions or intuition.

3. Which do you think is more important for organizations: downward communication or upward communication?

I think upward communication is more important for organizations because it motivates the employees. Employee’s morale is improved if they know that their managers listen to them. It helps develop mutual trust between employees and managers. There is quick information flow when this type of communication is used. Timely feedback is also provided, and this leads to organizational development.