Cases in Organizational Behaviour

Cases in Organizational Behaviour
Author: Mathew J. Manimala
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-01-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789352807154

New-gen organizations are different in their design, structure, culture and processes; new-gen employees are different in their attitudes, aspirations and behaviour—they need to be managed differently. With the development of new-gen organizations and the emergence of new-gen professionals, there is a need to document the behavioural issues and concerns of these workplaces. Cases in Organizational Behaviour presents 120 cases from the new-gen workplace that provide the readers insights into ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’ facets of the corporate lives of new-gen professionals. Based on real-life work experiences of corporate executives working with indigenous or multinational organizations operating in India, these cases address a variety of issues faced by professionals in new-gen organizations and their behavioural implications at the workplace. Key Features • 120 cases, classified under 10 major sub-themes of organizational behaviour (OB), covering as many as 18 professional sectors • Ideal for educating and training students aspiring to be part of new-gen organizations and employees already working with them • A general introduction along with abstracts and discussion questions for each case, to assist instructors and participants

Cases in Organisational Behaviour (RLE: Organizations)

Cases in Organisational Behaviour (RLE: Organizations)
Author: Roy McLennan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2013-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135959897

This is a comprehensive, systematic casebook which demonstrates the contribution of research to the formulation and resolution of organisational problems actually faced by managers. The cases are presented in clusters which centre on a particular aspect of organisational behaviour: motivation, groups, technology, leadership, structure, change and development. Each cluster is introduced by comments on the cases and references to the theoretical literature. The introduction reviews the case method and provides suggestions for using it.

Case Studies in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management

Case Studies in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Author: Dan Gowler
Publisher: SAGE Publications Limited
Total Pages: 288
Release: 1993-03-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781853961779

This book presents 24 research-based cases that require users to apply relevant theoretical models to the analysis of real-life organizations and to specify solutions to practical managerial problems. Nine of the cases additionally provide role-playing exercises. The book is organized into five parts and the cases deal with issues at the interface of strategy, organizational behaviour and HRM. These include: Japanese manufacturing methods, TQM, JIT, high-performance-work teams, greenfield sites, culture and commitment, delayering, recruitment, selection, appraisal and development, managing growth and retrenchment. All the cases are united by the common theme of managing organizational change - in settings as diverse as car components and assembly companies, British Airways, Fulham Football Club, retail distribution and retailing, a partnership of professional surveyors, the NHS and British Rail.

Cases in Organizational Behavior

Cases in Organizational Behavior
Author: Gerard Seijts
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781412909297

The Ivey Casebook Series is a co-publishing partnership between SAGE Publications and the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario. Due to their popularity in more than 60 countries, approximately 200 new cases are added to the Ivey School of Business library each year. Each of the casebooks comes equipped with instructor's resources on CD-ROM. These affordable collections will not only help students connect to real-world situations, but will benefit corporations seeking continued education in the field as well. Cases in Organizational Behavior has been designed to help readers develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, the various challenges, dilemmas, and constraints that decision makers face in real organizational settings. The cases are made up of actual events and address globalization, managing a diverse workforce, motivation, and leadership. Together, these cases provide students with the opportunity to practice and hone analytical skills, decision making skills, application skills, planning skills, and oral communication skills. The instructor's resources on CD-ROM includes detailed 6-10 page casenotes for each case, preparation questions for students to review before class, discussion questions, and suggested further readings. The casebook is divided into four chapters: Building Effective Organizations Leading People Team Management Change Management Cases in Organizational Behavior can be used as a core text in courses that require the structure of a text. This book of cases can also be used to apply the principles in business and management courses, as well as in psychology courses. The IVEY Casebook SeriesCases in Business EthicsCases in EntrepreneurshipCases in Gender & Diversity in OrganizationsCases in Operations ManagementCases in Organizational BehaviorCases in the Environment of BusinessCases in Alliance Management Mergers and Acquisitions: Text and Cases

International Organizational Behavior

International Organizational Behavior
Author: Dean McFarlin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136263446

In today’s increasingly diverse, multicultural business world, managers and employees alike need to transcend many borders (literally or figuratively) and grasp a wide variety of cultural nuances on a routine basis. Doing this well requires both a sophisticated understanding of cultural differences as well as a repertoire of skills and management tactics that can be brought to bear to build and maintain a competitive global workforce. International Organizational Behavior focuses on understanding and managing organizational behavior in an international context, providing both the conceptual framework needed for a transcendent understanding of culture along with plenty of practical advice for managing international challenges with organizational behavior.

The Changing of Organizational Behavior Patterns

The Changing of Organizational Behavior Patterns
Author: Paul R. Lawrence
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781412836135

Many companies today are either undergoing drastic organizational changes or are faced with the prospect of having to make these changes in the near future. The need for change may arise from internal sources—growth in the size of the company, the problem of aging—or, more frequently, from external sources: changes in the nature of markets, in the technology of the industry, or even cultural beliefs about the “proper” rewards of work and behavior for employers and employees. This book is concerned with the process of change by which organizations achieve their purposes and meet the needs of their individual and group contributors. Lawrence's study is centered on a medium-sized supermarket chain in which several important management functions were being shifted from the home office to newly created store managers. The origin and reasoning behind these organizational changes, the methods of introducing them, the process of shifting the roles of key individuals, and the consequences of the changes are considered in detail. The author's inquiry proceeds from four essential research questions: What is the nature of the basic behavior patterns in this organization? What are the key factors involved in changing those patters? Did significant measurement change occur? If so, how was it accomplished. This volume, first published in 1958, broke new ground in devising techniques to measure changes in behavior patterns of individuals, in focusing attention on the behavior patterns of individuals at the management levels of an organization, and in clarifying the stubborn facts of human behavior involved in changing administrative patterns. The book will be of continuing interest to managers and administrators concerned with making key changes in customary supervisory practices and to sociologists for the way the book addresses the general issue of the conflicts between the shifting demands of large organizations and the integrity of the individual. The new 1990 introduction by the author nicely illustrates his belief that the process of organizational change remains a central issue for American society.

Organizational Behaviour: Text and Cases, 3rd Edition

Organizational Behaviour: Text and Cases, 3rd Edition
Author: Singh Kavita
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
Total Pages: 589
Release: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9325986698

The third edition of Organizational Behaviour: Text and Cases offers a concise yet comprehensive coverage of the theories that determine behaviour in organizations. The relationship between effective organizational behaviour and the effective functioning of an organization is established through a clear and lucid style of presentation. With the help of necessary concepts, tools and techniques necessary for understanding behaviour in organizations, this book attempts to unfold human behaviour at four levels; starting from the individual processes and moving on to the interpersonal, organizational, and change processes. It encourages active learning through exercises, field projects and case studies, and develops competencies that are essential for becoming successful managers and effective employees in organizations. The three new chapters—Career, Planning and Management; Performance and Reward Management; and Gender Issues in Management—help readers understand organizational behaviour in the current Indian business scenario better. KEY FEATURES • Classroom-tested case studies pertaining to actual incidents from the workplace • Several examples from BPCL, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Infosys and SAP highlighting the best practices in the industry • Caselets focusing on behavioural issues in organizations • Field projects involving students in data collection and analysis • Marginalia summarizing crucial points and serving as quick references • A companion website featuring multiple-choice questions, learning objectives, an instructor’s manual, and PowerPoint lecture slides enabling effective presentation of concepts

Case Studies in Organizational Behavior and Theory for Health Care

Case Studies in Organizational Behavior and Theory for Health Care
Author: Nancy Borkowski
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2014
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1449634281

This compendium of 35 case studies examines managerial and organizational behavior concepts put to practice in everyday, real-world healthcare settings. Through these cases, students will gain skills, confidence, and a clear understanding of the application of theory. This is one of the few collections that offers case studies specific to the theories of organizational behavior, within the healthcare setting. Case studies topics include chapters such as "' I Don't Want to Get Fired, But...", "Readiness and Change Management During Electronic Medical Records Adoption", " Joint Patient Liaison Office: Building a Streamlined Unit", "The Tardy Drama Queen", "It's Just Not Fair!", "When Increased Diversity Improves Team Performance", "Whose Patient Is It? ", " Managing Organizational Growth during a Time of Downsizing", "Working Toward Collaborative Care", " The Struggle for Power at Midwest Hospital System", "Conflict at the Academic Medical Center: Productivity Levels", " EMR System: A Blessing or A Curse?", "The New Manager's Challenge", and much more.

Organizational Commitment: The Case Of Unrewarded Behavior

Organizational Commitment: The Case Of Unrewarded Behavior
Author: Aviad Bar-haim
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2019-04-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 981323217X

Organizational commitment (OC) is typically thought of in mainstream research as a beneficial behaviour, with employers mutually rewarding employees for their labor. However, in recent decades, there have been many signs that the benefits of OC cannot be taken for granted. The world of work is changing, with organizations downsizing, outsourcing labor activities and restructuring into leaner entities.Adding to this is the trend whereby almost everywhere, organizations are systematically striving to avoid long-term commitment to their workforce, by resorting to atypical, non-standard jobs (such as part-time work, temporary or agency employment, and other types of insecure jobs). This new regime of employment is an escape from organizational commitment and a tendency to avoid long-term relations.In this book, the author challenges the mainstream research on OC. Surveying the rise and fall of the idea of OC among corporate managers and employees, in an era of escape from responsibility and commitment, the author redefines OC as unique, unrewarded behavior of a minority of employees in times of trouble for their employing organization. These employees, who have alternatives in the labor market, continue to stay unrewarded with their organizations despite their ability to leave for a more secure and rewarding workplace.Presenting this new definition of OC, the author addresses theoretical and empirical flaws in the current concept, while returning to an idea of commitment that is more widely used in social sciences: Commitment as a guarantee of fulfilment of obligations, which are neither motivating nor pleasant, but necessary.