Organizational learning

(2010). Principles of Management. Savant Learning Systems, Inc. Five of the eleven ways to change an organizational culture that I have identified in this case in regards to Verizon are: 1) role modeling, training, and coaching; 2) rewards, titles, promotions, and bonuses; 3) measurable and controllable activities; 4) organizational structure; and 5) organizational systems and procedures (Ferrell, Gatewood, Ferrell, & Taylor, 2010). When it comes…

This paper is a reflection on my experiences in Organizational Behavior and its impact on my semester. The topics discussed here will be a reflection from the original introspective essay, written earlier this semester, to compare the changes OB has had on me. I will explain how the material I have learned has affected my life as a student and my job as a color guard choreographer. Because of this course, I have a better understanding of conflict resolution and influence tactics. In addition to…

which allows a leader to view an issue from a particular perspective (Phillips & Baron, 2013). It is important that an organization’s leaders are able to see the similarities and differences of the four frames if they desire to initiate learning and lead organizational change within their organizations (Creating, 2012). The four frames serve as diagnostic model that…

management control. Merchant and Van Der Stede (2007) agrees that management control is a significant function in an organisation. Absence of management control could result to large financial loses, reputational damage and even to decline in organizational life-cycle. Consequently, both strategic and management control is essential to keep strategy achievement in its right course. Furthermore, several practical tools are identified which are helpful while implementing strategy, for example…

significant challenges facing managers is how to lead an organization during hostilities. Hostilities can arise from various situations, but most often during times of organizational change where there are many uncertainties facing employees and managers alike. Things like affective commitment, the matrix structure, and the organizational culture can all play a part in one’s ability to navigate during such tumultuous…

participation are pertinent to the success of any diversity program. Organizations must have three goals when it comes to employees; maximizing workplace satisfaction for all; retaining a world class workforce and maintaining an environment of lifetime learning. In order to achieve these goals, employers must actively seek formal and informal employee input. This can be done through the creation of affinity groups. Affinity groups include diversity councils, task teams, issue study groups,…

Organizational Conflict “Organizational conflict, or workplace conflict, is a state of discord caused by the actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests between people working together” (“Organizational conflict – Wikipedia,” n.d., n.p.). Conflict within an organization is going to happen, the important part of conflict is how the situation was handled and preserved by employees and in some cases the customers. This paper will use the Penn State/Jerry Sandusky scandal to…

sticks with an adding a few theories and guidelines to help me succeed when that day officially arrives. I am still confident in the fact that as a manager I would want to set a good example and be available for employees to feel I am approachable. Learning that one of the main reasons why people quit their jobs is because of feeling under appreciated and not given the full potential by acknowledging the work put in, definitely will make a difference when it comes to how one will grow with the…

An organization that I am apart of that fits with the Practical View of an Organizational Culture is my sorority. Being apart of my organization for almost two years now, I have found that sorority’s operate just like a business and a lot of what makes my organization so successful and long lasting is because of the standards that are set forth. An organization can be described as using the practical view, if it fits what defines a practical organization. A practical organization is defined…

Understanding the importance of leadership and organizational culture has truly helped to define New Belgium Brewery and set it apart as a benchmark for other companies. They have accomplished this through their sustainability practices, environmental stewardship, employee ownership, philanthropy, and high involvement culture. I will support the quote below using a situation related to Jordan’s work at New Belgium Brewery. "Culture by definition is elusive, intangible, implicit, and taken for…