Difference between revisions of "OB culture concepts"

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*[[Mechanistic model]]. A structure characterized by extensive departmentalization, high formalization, a limited information network, and [[centralization]].
 
*[[Mechanistic model]]. A structure characterized by extensive departmentalization, high formalization, a limited information network, and [[centralization]].
 
*[[Organic model]]. A structure that is flat, uses cross-hierarchical and cross-functional teams, has low formalization, possesses a comprehensive information network, and relies on participative decision making.
 
*[[Organic model]]. A structure that is flat, uses cross-hierarchical and cross-functional teams, has low formalization, possesses a comprehensive information network, and relies on participative decision making.
*[[File:Product-to-market.png|200px|thumb|right|[[Process change]]]][[Innovation strategy]]. A strategy that emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services.
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*[[Innovation strategy]]. A strategy that emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services.
 
*[[Cost-minimization strategy]]. A strategy that emphasizes tight cost controls, avoidance of unnecessary innovation or marketing expenses, and price cutting.
 
*[[Cost-minimization strategy]]. A strategy that emphasizes tight cost controls, avoidance of unnecessary innovation or marketing expenses, and price cutting.
 
*[[Imitation strategy]]. A strategy that seeks to move into new products or new markets only after their viability has already been proven.
 
*[[Imitation strategy]]. A strategy that seeks to move into new products or new markets only after their viability has already been proven.

Revision as of 06:49, 2 December 2018

OB culture concepts are those concepts that are related to organizational culture and, particularly, organizational structures, researched in organizational behavior studies. The concepts below are taken from Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition); Septem Artes Administrativi served as the primary source of illustrations.


Organizational structure

Organizational culture

  • Socialization. A process that adapts employees to the organization's culture.
  • Prearrival stage. The period of learning in the socialization process that occurs before a new employee joins the organization.
  • Encounter stage. The stage in the socialization process in which a new employee sees what the organization is really like and confronts the possibility that expectations and reality may diverge.
  • Metamorphosis stage. The stage in the socialization process in which a new employee changes and adjusts to the job, work group, and organization.
  • Ritual. A repetitive sequence of activities that express and reinforce the key values of the organization, which goals are most important, which people are important, and which are expendable.
  • Material symbol. What conveys to employees who is important, the degree of egalitarianism top management desires, and the kinds of behavior that are appropriate.
  • Positive organizational culture. An organizational culture that emphasizes building on employee strengths, rewards more than punishes, and emphasizes individual vitality and growth.
  • Workplace spirituality. The recognition that people have an inner life that nourishes and is nourished by meaningful work that takes place in the context of community.

See also