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| Why is it important to study organizational effectiveness? |
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| Because organizations have an enormous impact on our lives. Knowing how to create and manage an effective organization creates fullfillment and success. |
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| Identify the three different levels used in analyzing organizational behavior. |
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1. Individual Level
2. Group Level
3. Organizational Level |
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| Describe the "Individual level" or analyzing organizational behavior. |
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| It examines such issues as personality, perception, attitudes, motication, and values. |
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| Describe the "Group level" or analyzing organizational behavior. |
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| It examines such issues as group roles, group norms, conformity and status. For example the group choosing an inferior suggestion to protect the interest of the group rather than a superior suggestion from the superintendent. |
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| Describe the "Organizational level" or analyzing organizational behavior. |
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| It examines such issues as organizational structure, decision making, authority, reporting relationships, and span of control. Ex: How people talk to each other versus the boss, and who has access to information. |
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| A system of patterned activities in an open social system that is constantly adapting to its environment. Oganizations are goal-directed entities that originate from the cision and mission of a founder, and their survival depends on following a successful strategy. |
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