Leadership Session 7: Organizational Commitment
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What is the primary focus of the organizational commitment discussion?

  • Fostering employee engagement and autonomy (correct)
  • Enhancing employee salary
  • Implementing strict management protocols
  • Increasing organizational profits

What percentage of employees are considered 'actively disengaged' according to the discussion?

  • 14% (correct)
  • 33%
  • 50%
  • 62%

Which of the following is NOT one of the environments discussed for building organizational culture?

  • Personal growth
  • Intrinsic equality
  • Corporate uniformity (correct)
  • Self direction

What does 'self direction' imply in the context of organizational culture?

<p>Employees have the freedom to make decisions and act independently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should leaders incorporate intrinsic equality into company culture?

<p>By defining and promoting shared values and equal opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Netflix's organizational culture, what does 'Freedom plus Responsibility' refer to?

<p>Balancing autonomy with accountability for decisions made (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of fostering personal growth within an organization?

<p>Offering opportunities for skill development and career advancement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge associated with the concept of intrinsic equality?

<p>Resistance from management to change existing structures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which topic is NOT one of the specific focus areas for group discussions at Netflix?

<p>Product Diversity Initiatives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall goal of liberating an organization as described in the discussion?

<p>To promote a culture of innovation and employee empowerment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Organizational Commitment

The dedication and loyalty employees feel towards their organization.

Engaged Employees

Employees who are enthusiastic about their work and invested in the company's success.

Disengaged Employees

Employees who are unhappy and unmotivated, not invested in the company's success.

Intrinsic Equality

A work environment where everyone feels valued and respected for their unique contributions.

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Personal Growth

Opportunities for employees to learn and develop new skills within the organization.

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Self-Direction

An organizational structure that allows employees autonomy and responsibility for their work.

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Talent Density

The concentration of skilled and talented people within an organization.

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Keeper Test

A method to determine if an employee is a valuable asset to an organization.

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Expense Management

Effective strategies for managing financial resources, especially in a company.

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Freedom + Responsibility

A work environment that balances autonomy with accountability to drive engagement & success.

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Study Notes

Leadership: Session 7

  • Session focused on organizational commitment

  • Presentation included an opening hook about organizational commitment

  • Discussion points included:

    • Best ways to achieve organizational commitment from employees
    • Possibility of full employee autonomy in decision-making within an organization
  • Student groups were tasked with answering these questions

    • What is the best way to get organizational commitment from employees?
    • Is it possible to have an organization where every employee is free and responsible to take any actions that they feel is best for the company? Why or Why not?
  • A percentage of engaged employees (27%) was presented alongside a larger percentage of disengaged employees (59%)

  • The remaining 14% of employees are "actively disengaged"

  • Three steps to liberate a company were presented by Isaac Getz

  • Steps included:

    • Step 1: Building an environment for intrinsic equality
      • Groups define intrinsic equality and how leaders can embed it into company culture
      • Groups identify any potential problems with this idea
      • Groups will have 5 minutes to present
    • Step 2: Building an environment for personal growth
      • Groups define personal growth and how leaders can integrate it into company culture
      • Groups identify any potential problems with this idea
      • Groups will have 5 minutes to present
    • Step 3: Building an environment for self direction
      • Groups define self-direction and how leaders can integrate it into company culture
      • Groups identify any potential problems with this idea
      • Groups will have 5 minutes to present
  • Session also covered leadership and organizational culture at Netflix

  • Netflix case studies were analyzed, such as Talent Density, the Keeper Test, Expense Management, Freedom plus Responsibility

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This session delved into the concept of organizational commitment and how to achieve it among employees. Students engaged in discussions about employee autonomy and the implications of having a fully empowered workforce. Key statistics on employee engagement were presented to emphasize the importance of commitment in the workplace.

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