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What is considered the most important element in an organization according to the researchers?
What is considered the most important element in an organization according to the researchers?
- The financial resources
- The worker (correct)
- The technology used
- The structure of the organization
What is a key component of the supportive model in organizational behavior?
What is a key component of the supportive model in organizational behavior?
- Supportive supervision (correct)
- Strict hierarchical management
- Emphasis on financial incentives
- Leadership based on power
How does management's orientation change in the supportive model?
How does management's orientation change in the supportive model?
- From worker-centered to profit-centered
- From promoting competition to enforcing hierarchy
- From overseeing to micromanaging
- From supporting benefits to supporting job performance (correct)
What psychological effect does supportive management have on employees?
What psychological effect does supportive management have on employees?
What need does the supportive model primarily address for employees?
What need does the supportive model primarily address for employees?
In what type of environments is the collegial model most commonly applied?
In what type of environments is the collegial model most commonly applied?
What challenge exists when transitioning from the supportive model's theory to practice?
What challenge exists when transitioning from the supportive model's theory to practice?
Why is the supportive model more effective in affluent nations?
Why is the supportive model more effective in affluent nations?
What is the primary purpose of OB systems?
What is the primary purpose of OB systems?
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic criteria for measuring outcomes in organizational behavior?
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic criteria for measuring outcomes in organizational behavior?
Which of the following organizational behavior philosophies emphasizes a shared sense of responsibility among members?
Which of the following organizational behavior philosophies emphasizes a shared sense of responsibility among members?
What are value premises in the context of organizational behavior?
What are value premises in the context of organizational behavior?
Which organizational behavior philosophy is characterized by a focus on employee welfare and needs?
Which organizational behavior philosophy is characterized by a focus on employee welfare and needs?
The philosophy of organizational behavior is derived from which two types of premises?
The philosophy of organizational behavior is derived from which two types of premises?
How do fact premises influence organizational behavior?
How do fact premises influence organizational behavior?
Which OB philosophy would likely result in a dictatorial management style?
Which OB philosophy would likely result in a dictatorial management style?
What is a significant flaw of the custodial approach in organizations?
What is a significant flaw of the custodial approach in organizations?
How does the custodial model primarily affect employee motivation?
How does the custodial model primarily affect employee motivation?
Which approach emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships in organizational behavior?
Which approach emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships in organizational behavior?
What was the origin of the supportive model of organizational behavior?
What was the origin of the supportive model of organizational behavior?
According to the custodial approach, what do employees depend on organizations for?
According to the custodial approach, what do employees depend on organizations for?
What is a potential outcome of a custodial approach for employees?
What is a potential outcome of a custodial approach for employees?
Why may employees in a custodial environment feel dissatisfied despite having security?
Why may employees in a custodial environment feel dissatisfied despite having security?
What primary insight did the Hawthorne studies contribute to organizational behavior?
What primary insight did the Hawthorne studies contribute to organizational behavior?
What is the primary effect of managerial paradigms on managerial behavior?
What is the primary effect of managerial paradigms on managerial behavior?
How do new paradigms affect managerial practices?
How do new paradigms affect managerial practices?
What can lead to a paradigm shift?
What can lead to a paradigm shift?
Why might different departments within the same organization have varied practices?
Why might different departments within the same organization have varied practices?
What is a characteristic of underlying paradigms in managerial settings?
What is a characteristic of underlying paradigms in managerial settings?
Which of the following best describes how paradigms influence perceptions?
Which of the following best describes how paradigms influence perceptions?
What is true about the dominance of models in organizational behavior?
What is true about the dominance of models in organizational behavior?
What is a potential outcome of applying multiple paradigms in organizations?
What is a potential outcome of applying multiple paradigms in organizations?
Which type of organizational behavior model is most likely to be applicable in a small certified professional accounting firm?
Which type of organizational behavior model is most likely to be applicable in a small certified professional accounting firm?
In a fast-food chain setting, which organizational behavior model is primarily observed?
In a fast-food chain setting, which organizational behavior model is primarily observed?
Which of the following factors is least likely to influence the adoption of supportive organizational models in affluent nations?
Which of the following factors is least likely to influence the adoption of supportive organizational models in affluent nations?
What key characteristic differentiates custodial models from supportive models in organizational behavior?
What key characteristic differentiates custodial models from supportive models in organizational behavior?
Why might circus laborers be categorized under an autocratic model during their employment period?
Why might circus laborers be categorized under an autocratic model during their employment period?
How do supportive and collegial models in organizations address employee needs?
How do supportive and collegial models in organizations address employee needs?
Which of the following job settings is most likely to require a custodial model of organizational behavior?
Which of the following job settings is most likely to require a custodial model of organizational behavior?
Which aspect is least likely to be a motivating factor in organizational behavior models in underdeveloped nations?
Which aspect is least likely to be a motivating factor in organizational behavior models in underdeveloped nations?
Study Notes
Organizational Behavior Systems
- Organizational Behavior (OB) Systems are constantly evolving, drawing upon the latest insights from behavioral science.
- Purpose of OB Systems: To identify and manipulate human and organizational factors that influence organizational outcomes.
- Key Outcomes Measured:
- Performance
- Employee Satisfaction
- Personal Growth and Development
Organizational Behavior Philosophies
- Philosophy: An integrated set of beliefs about how things work, their purpose, and how they should be.
- Explicit vs. Implicit Philosophies:
- Explicit philosophies are explicitly communicated.
- Implicit philosophies are understood but not specifically stated.
Five Major OB Philosophies:
- Autocratic: Management uses power and authority to achieve goals.
- Custodial: Management emphasizes security and economic rewards.
- Supportive: Focuses on leadership, employee support, and job performance.
- Collegial: Promotes teamwork, cooperation, and shared decision-making.
- System: Views organizations as complex systems with interconnected elements, emphasizing collaboration and integration.
Managerial Paradigms and their Influence
- Paradigms: Assumptions and beliefs that shape how managers perceive and interact with the world.
- Paradigm Influences:
- Shape managerial perceptions.
- Define behavioral boundaries.
- Encourage resistance to change.
- Affect behavior, both consciously and unconsciously.
Paradigm Shift
- Paradigm Shift: Occurs when a radically different way of thinking emerges, challenging existing paradigms.
Models of Organizational Behavior
- Autocratic Model: Based on power and authority, often found in organizations with low levels of employee involvement.
- Custodial Model: Focuses on security and economic rewards, leading to employee dependence on the organization.
- Supportive Model: Emphasizes leadership, employee support, and job performance, promoting employee motivation and involvement.
- Collegial Model: Emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and shared decision-making, fostering a sense of community and responsibility.
- System Model: Views organizations as complex systems with interdependent parts, emphasizing collaboration and integration.
Model Applicability
- No single OB model: Effective for all organizations or situations.
- Contextual Factors and Model Choice: Organizations choose models based on their resources, culture, and industry.
- Model Variation Within Organizations: Practices may differ across departments or branches of the same organization.
- Individual Manager Preferences: Managers may deviate from the organization's dominant OB model based on their personal preferences.
The Supportive Model
- Origin of Supportive Model: The "principle of supportive relationships" by Rensis Likert.
- Hawthorne Studies: Key research contributions by Elton Mayo and F.J. Roethlisberger, highlighting the importance of group dynamics and supportive supervision.
- Supportive Model Focus: Emphasizes leadership and support for employee job performance.
- Employee Outcomes: Feelings of participation and involvement, leading to greater motivation.
The Collegial Model
- ** Collegial Model Features:** Emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and shared decision-making, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
- Collegial Model Applications:
- Traditionally more common in research laboratories and similar environments.
- Largely absent in assembly line settings due to limitations in work structure.
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Explore the dynamic world of Organizational Behavior (OB) systems and philosophies. This quiz covers the evolving nature of OB, key outcomes, and the five major philosophies that influence management practices. Test your knowledge on how these philosophies shape employee satisfaction and organizational performance.
