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What is the primary goal of organizational design?
Which need is associated with personal growth and fulfillment according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What is the term for the positive emotions and attitudes employees have towards their job?
Which type of organizational design is organized by function or department?
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Who is the theorist associated with the Acquired Needs Theory?
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What is the term for the recognition and respect that employees need to feel?
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What is a key factor that influences job satisfaction?
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Which leadership style is characterized by a hands-off approach?
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What is the primary difference between leadership and management?
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What is the primary goal of expectancy theory?
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What is a key consequence of job satisfaction?
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Which of the following is a key motivator, according to Maslow's theory?
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What is the primary goal of management functions?
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What is the primary difference between motivation and engagement?
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Study Notes
Organizational Design
- Organizational design refers to the process of creating and implementing a structure that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Key elements:
- Organizational structure (hierarchical, matrix, flat, etc.)
- Job design (task allocation, role clarity, etc.)
- Organizational culture (values, norms, etc.)
- Types of organizational design:
- Functional design (organized by function or department)
- Divisional design (organized by product, market, or geography)
- Matrix design (combination of functional and divisional design)
Employee Needs And Wants
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:
- Physiological needs (basic needs like food, water, shelter)
- Safety needs (security, stability)
- Social needs (belonging, love)
- Esteem needs (recognition, respect)
- Self-actualization needs (personal growth, fulfillment)
- McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory:
- Need for Achievement (nAch)
- Need for Affiliation (nAff)
- Need for Power (nPow)
Job Satisfaction
- Job satisfaction refers to the positive emotions and attitudes employees have towards their job.
- Factors influencing job satisfaction:
- Pay and benefits
- Job security
- Work-life balance
- Autonomy and control
- Feedback and recognition
- Organizational culture and climate
- Consequences of job satisfaction:
- Increased productivity and performance
- Reduced turnover and absenteeism
- Improved morale and engagement
Leadership And Management
- Difference between leadership and management:
- Leadership: inspiring and influencing others to achieve a vision
- Management: planning, organizing, and controlling resources to achieve goals
- Leadership styles:
- Autocratic (dictatorial)
- Democratic (participative)
- Laissez-faire (hands-off)
- Transformational (visionary, inspiring)
- Management functions:
- Planning
- Organizing
- Leading
- Controlling
Motivation And Engagement
- Motivation: the internal drive to achieve specific goals or outcomes.
- Engagement: the emotional and cognitive connection employees have with their organization.
- Key motivators:
- Recognition and rewards
- Autonomy and empowerment
- Challenging work and opportunities for growth
- Feedback and coaching
- Sense of purpose and meaning
Motivational Theory
- Maslow's Motivation-Hygiene Theory:
- Hygiene factors (extrinsic motivators, e.g., pay, benefits)
- Motivators (intrinsic motivators, e.g., recognition, achievement)
- Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory:
- Hygiene factors (dissatisfiers, e.g., working conditions)
- Motivators (satisfiers, e.g., achievement, recognition)
- Expectancy Theory:
- Expectancy (effort-performance relationship)
- Instrumentality (performance-outcome relationship)
- Valence (desirability of outcomes)
Organizational Design
- Organizational design is the process of creating a structure that aligns with an organization's goals and objectives.
- Key elements of organizational design include:
- Organizational structure (hierarchical, matrix, flat, etc.)
- Job design (task allocation, role clarity, etc.)
- Organizational culture (values, norms, etc.)
- There are three main types of organizational design:
- Functional design (organized by function or department)
- Divisional design (organized by product, market, or geography)
- Matrix design (combination of functional and divisional design)
Employee Needs and Wants
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs consists of five levels of needs, in order of priority:
- Physiological needs (basic needs like food, water, shelter)
- Safety needs (security, stability)
- Social needs (belonging, love)
- Esteem needs (recognition, respect)
- Self-actualization needs (personal growth, fulfillment)
- McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory proposes three types of needs:
- Need for Achievement (nAch)
- Need for Affiliation (nAff)
- Need for Power (nPow)
Job Satisfaction
- Job satisfaction refers to the positive emotions and attitudes employees have towards their job.
- Factors that influence job satisfaction include:
- Pay and benefits
- Job security
- Work-life balance
- Autonomy and control
- Feedback and recognition
- Organizational culture and climate
- Job satisfaction has several consequences, including:
- Increased productivity and performance
- Reduced turnover and absenteeism
- Improved morale and engagement
Leadership and Management
- Leadership involves inspiring and influencing others to achieve a vision.
- Management involves planning, organizing, and controlling resources to achieve goals.
- There are four main leadership styles:
- Autocratic (dictatorial)
- Democratic (participative)
- Laissez-faire (hands-off)
- Transformational (visionary, inspiring)
- Management functions include:
- Planning
- Organizing
- Leading
- Controlling
Motivation and Engagement
- Motivation is the internal drive to achieve specific goals or outcomes.
- Engagement is the emotional and cognitive connection employees have with their organization.
- Key motivators include:
- Recognition and rewards
- Autonomy and empowerment
- Challenging work and opportunities for growth
- Feedback and coaching
- Sense of purpose and meaning
Motivational Theory
- Maslow's Motivation-Hygiene Theory proposes two types of factors:
- Hygiene factors (extrinsic motivators, e.g., pay, benefits)
- Motivators (intrinsic motivators, e.g., recognition, achievement)
- Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory proposes two types of factors:
- Hygiene factors (dissatisfiers, e.g., working conditions)
- Motivators (satisfiers, e.g., achievement, recognition)
- Expectancy Theory proposes three components:
- Expectancy (effort-performance relationship)
- Instrumentality (performance-outcome relationship)
- Valence (desirability of outcomes)
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Learn about the process of creating and implementing an organizational structure that aligns with goals and objectives. Explore key elements such as organizational structure, job design, and organizational culture.
