Organizational Behavior Analysis

1 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

Organizational Behaviour Analysis

Tanelle Peppers

BUS 610

Dr. Beiser

6/23/2014

Analysis of the Organizational Behavior of Former Employer

Introduction

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1. ORGANIZATIONAL

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Every manager in an organization will attest that Organizational Behavior Analysis is a

very pertinent subject of management. Successful managers are obviously competent in this

aspect. If they are to successfully take up their management roles, the managers should

understand how different areas in an organization like types of culture, modes of

communication, authority, techniques of motivation, emotional intelligence and virtual

elements affect the psychological aspect of the employees.

Performing Organizational Behavior analysis on employees allows managers draw

informed conclusions based on how employees interact with one another in the different

departments of the organization. (Fisher, W. W., Piazza, C. C., & Roane, H. S. 2011).By this

analysis, the managers are able to form clear goals that are in tandem with the vision of the

organization. Managers are encouraged to review the progress of the organization and update

the vision of the organization depending on the continuous finding of the organizational

behavior analysis conducted on the employees. (Miner, J. B. 2001).

This paper discusses the major aspects organizational behavior analysis. Firstly, a

definition of this term is made followed by discussions of the various aspects of

organizational behavior: The paper describes how (different types of culture such as dualism,

salad bowl and pluralism; written and verbal modes of communication; authority; techniques

of motivation; levels of emotional intelligence; and virtual elements) influence the

organizational behavior.

Organizational Behavior

Organizational behavior is the study of behavior of individuals in any setting of an

organization. This study seeks to enable managers understand how employees behave as

individuals and equally as groups. With this understanding, managers can draw conclusions

and make informed decisions to uphold the vision of the organization.

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5. (different types of culture such as dualism, salad bowl and

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techniques of motivation; levels of emotional intelligence; and virtual

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Analysis of Organizational Behavior

Managers in an organization often perform organizational behavior analysis on both

individuals and groups of employees. (Bailey, J. S 1991).The primary objective of this

analysis is to determine the specific factors that influence behavior of individual employees

when alone and when in groups. Conducting analysis on an individual level seeks to reveal

the perceptive ability of the individual, his creativity, and productivity, level of motivation,

teamwork, cognitive ability and personality of the individual. (Rollinson, D. 2008) Analysis

of individuals in a group seeks to reveal leadership qualities of the individuals, networking,

communication between the individuals, cohesion in the group, effect of power and conflict

among others. By gaining the extensive understanding of these factors, the manager will be

able to set goals to improve effectiveness and or productive efficiency of the employees. With

this analysis, the human resource department of the organization acquires actionable

information in selecting, recruiting and training employees so as to reinforce or update the

vision of the organization.

Influence of culture on Organizational behavior

Organizational culture is a set of rules and principles adopted by the organization to

foster its vision. Pluralism is a social setting in an organization that tolerates racial, religious

and national diversity of the participants. Successful manager know how to set and advocate

for organizational culture that applies to all employees without favoritism whatsoever.

Whenever managers conduct organizational behavior analysis, they seek to understand how

cultural interactions among employees influence the growth of the organization.

My previous employer embraced cultural diversity. Every recruitment process ever

conducted by the managers of the organization sought to foster cultural diversity and keeping

the vision in check. Organizations that embrace cultural diversity reap the positive benefits of

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employees. (Bailey, J. S

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2. 1991).The primary

objective of this

analysis is to determine

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3. Conducting analysis on

an individual level seeks

to reveal the perceptive

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creativity, and

productivity, level of

motivation,

teamwork, cognitive ability

and personality of the

individual. (Rollinson, D.

2008)

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the cultural interactions of their employees. In other words, employees often seek to build

strong working relationships irrespective of their nationalities, races or backgrounds. As they

interact with one another, they learn and appreciate one another growing the cultural diversity

of the organization as a whole.

Influence of communication on organizational behavior

Effective communication of very important if the organization is to grow. Effective

communication differentiates a functional organization from a random collection of

employees in an organizational setting. (Greenbaum, H. H. 1984).Communication allows

employees to understand one another when working in groups. It allows the management to

coordinate the activities of the organization and achieve the objectives of the organization

while, at the same time fostering its vision. This is only possible because every manager is

tasked with particular roles that are usually clear as one move up the management hierarchy.

In other words, it is only a well organized workforce in an organization that can foster

transparency and effectiveness, which in turn improves the productive capacity of the

organization.

If management issues inaccurate information or instructions, it will have serious

effects on the productivity of employees. For instance, injuries may be occasioned on the

employees as a result of unclear or misguiding instructions from lower management.

As should be expected, supportive communication transmitted to employees usually

improves their morale. Successful managers always create camaraderie within the

organization. To succeed in this, the manager should adopt a more open communication

channel between employees and the management that gives employees the chance to share

freely their opinions and feel that they are contributing to the overall growth of the

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organization. In the long run, such a policy will encourage positive engagement with all the

stakeholders if the organization is to maintain an upward growth trend.

Influence of nature of authority on organizational behavior

Authority or social rank is a powerful motivation for most employees. An employee

will tend to work more if given social recognition through rising ranks in their jobs. Rising

ranks is usually accompanied by improved monetary compensation. (Malott, R. W. 1992). The

higher the employee moves the better their earning ability. In other words, employees can be

influenced to improve their productive capacity if they rise in a social rank. This means that

they have better influence than they used to have previously. Employees who prove to be

uncooperative in the job market can be influenced to change their stance if they are given

position of influence which is controlled by the upper management. In return, such employees

can use similar influence on other employees to the benefit of the whole organization.

Influence of motivational techniques on organizational behavior

Moticvation plays a very pertinent role in the productive psychology of employees. Different

levels of employee motivation of emplyees determines the level of their productive capacity at that

given time. In other words, managers can study and influence the productive capacity of the

employees under them by varrying the motivational techques. To fuel motivatio of the emplyees, the

manager can use various techniques like encouraging leadership among the groups, introdcutio of

incentive programs or introduction of plocies that removes psyhological strain in the employees. This,

in return can influence the success of the organizatin in general. This is the case that motivated

employees are organized and maintains the right attitute towards their jobs. (Saad, G. 2011).

My previous employer knew how to quel disatisfaction among employeescould lead to strikes

and destruction of work flow in the organization. Employees who have higher influence on others

could be given leadership responsibilities which in turn improved their social recognition. In other

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words, any looming srtikescould not see the light of day since the people who could have organised

them are now tasked with similar responsibility to make sure such do not happen.

Influence of emotional quotient on organizational behavior

Emotional quotient, aka emotional intelligence is the ability of an individual control

and their emotions. Managers could equally monitor the emotions of the employees in case

they are to lose motivation in their jobs. ( Ashkanasy, N. M. 2002)

To achieve this objective, managers coin and encourage employees to use motivational

phrases that are in line with the work ethics. Some managers encourage workers to read

motional materials and books to keep their morale up. (Cherniss, C. 2001). By analyzing the

emotional quotient of employees, the managers know when the productive capacity of the

employees is diminishing and formulates and implements the right motional technique to

address the problem. Sometimes, it may require new employees to take over the job

responsibilities if progress is to be maintained.

Influence of virtual elements on organizational behavior

With the advancement in technology and advent of the internet, most organizations are

changing the way are undertaking their business activities. Organizations are moving from the

traditional yet not effective production methods to outsourcing most of the organizational

activities. In this regard, the organizations have faced various effects under this model.

(Cooper, C. L., & Robertson, I. T. 2004).

For instance, the employees that do not have the required skills have either lost their

jobs or forced to retrain if they are to fit in the ever changing environment. With the extensive

use of technology, productivity has equally improved over time. Some companies put their

production process on autopilot which in turn has positive impact on the overall growth of the

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organization. Communication has greatly improved with the use of teleconferencing and other

technologies.

My previous employer understood well this aspect of organizational growth. The

organization introduced new technology into the production process while outsourcing the

production activities that improved the economic use of time and other resources. The

positive effect was constant growth of the productive capacity of the organization leading to

satisfied clients and good yields to investors.

Conclusion

Competent managers know how to conduct organizational behavior analysis on

employees and draw informed conclusions from the analysis to make decisions that not only

reinforces the organization’s vision but also updates it. Since change is inevitable, managers

should track that change by following social trends and their effects on the organizational

behavior. In summary, organizations should encourage cultural diversity in the work place if it

is to reap the associated positive benefits. Managers should adopt an open communication

policy that encourages all stakeholders to make positive engagement to the growth of the

organization. To keep employees motivated, managers should provide the right opportunities

for employees to rise in social ranking through influential authority. The productive capacity

of employees can only be maintained if the manager uses the right motivational techniques.

Still under motivation, analyzing the emotional quotient of employees enables the manager to

identify situations when employees are losing motivation and act accordingly. Whenever a

company embraces virtual elements, they are not only keeping up with the constantly

changing environment but also putting in check the effectiveness and efficiency of the

organization.

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