Understanding Organizational Behavior: A Manager’s Guide To Team Dynamics

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Course Outline.

The course content is divided into three key modules.

Module 1: Understanding Organizational Behavior: Foundations for Success (Estimated Time: 2 Hours)
This module provides a foundational understanding of organizational behavior (OB), exploring its impact on team dynamics, individual performance, and overall organizational success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Define Organizational Behavior: Articulate a clear and concise definition of OB and its core principles. Outcome: Participants will be able to explain what OB is and why it’s important.
  • Analyze the Evolution of Management Thought: Trace the development of management theories from classical approaches to modern perspectives. Outcome: Participants will understand how management thinking has evolved and adapted to changing workplace dynamics.
  • Identify Key Influences on Organizational Culture: Explore the factors that shape organizational culture, including leadership, communication, and values. Outcome: Participants will be able to recognize and analyze the key elements that contribute to a company’s culture.
  • Apply the Hawthorne Effect: Participants will learn about the Hawthorne effect and how employee behavior is modified in response to their awareness of being observed. Outcome: Participants will recognize the importance of employee feedback and how to use it.
  • Discuss the importance of ethics and social responsibility in organizations. Outcome: Participants will be able to assess a business decision for ethical considerations.

Module 2: Key Models and Theories Shaping Organizational Behavior (Estimated Time: 3 Hours)
This module delves into influential models and theories that provide a framework for understanding and managing behavior within organizations.

Course participants will explore the following characteristics:

Key Takeaways:

  • Examine critical theories on organizational behavior and management. Outcome: Participants will be able to compare and contrast different OB theories and their practical implications.
  • Explore fundamental organizational theories (e.g., scientific management, job simplification, and classical organizational theory). Outcome: Participants will understand the historical context of modern management practices.
  • Review Fayol’s 14 principles. Outcome: Participants will be able to apply Fayol’s principles to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Examine The Hawthorne Studies. Outcome: Participants will understand the impact of social and psychological factors on employee productivity.
  • Discuss Human Relations Theory and McGregor’s Theory X And Y regarding management styles. Outcome: Participants will be able to identify and adapt their management style based on McGregor’s theories to motivate and engage employees.
  • Review systems and contingency perspectives on organizational behavior. Outcome: Participants will be able to analyze organizations as complex systems and understand how different factors interact.
  • Explore leadership theories. Outcome: Participants will be able to identify different leadership styles and their impact on team performance.
  • Identify the role of leadership in organizational behavior and management. Outcome: Participants will be able to apply leadership principles to foster a positive and productive work environment.
  • Analyze different motivational theories (e.g., Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory). Outcome: Participants will be able to apply motivational theories to improve employee engagement and job satisfaction.

Module 3: Building High-Performing Organizations: Characteristics of Excellence (Estimated Time: 2.5 Hours)
This module examines the key characteristics that distinguish excellent, high-performing organizations, drawing on the insights of Peters and Waterman’s research.

Course participants will explore the following characteristics:

  • Bias for action. Outcome: Participants will be able to promote a culture of initiative and proactive problem-solving.
  • Stay close to the customer. Outcome: Participants will be able to implement strategies for gathering customer feedback and using it to improve products and services.
  • Autonomy and entrepreneurship. Outcome: Participants will be able to foster a culture of innovation and empower employees to take ownership of their work.
  • Productivity through people. Outcome: Participants will be able to implement strategies for employee empowerment and engagement.
  • Hands-on management. Outcome: Participants will be able to balance strategic oversight with active involvement in day-to-day operations.
  • Sticking to the knitting. Outcome: Participants will be able to focus on core competencies and avoid distractions that detract from organizational goals.
  • Simple form and lean staff. Outcome: Participants will be able to streamline organizational structures and processes to improve efficiency.
  • Loosely and tightly organized. Outcome: Participants will be able to balance flexibility and control to adapt to changing environments.
  • Develop strategies for building a strong organizational culture that aligns with the company’s values and goals. Outcome: Participants will be able to create a more cohesive and productive work environment.

 

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