Organizational Behavior

Sohail Ur Rehman Sheikh Kamran Abid

Organizational Behavior
Cultural Impact on Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior

1. INTRODUCTION People from different countries as well as regions inside them often do things in different ways. One way to explain variations in behavior is the idea of culture. We cannot use a single definition of culture because the concept is complex.

Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior

The field of study that examines how individuals and groups behave and perform in organizations. A study concerned with human behavior in organizations; also called organizational psychology. It covers topics such as Motivation, leadership, organization structure, decision making, careers, conflict resolution, and Organizational Development.

Culture

Culture

Culture is a word for people's 'way of life', meaning the way they do things. Different groups of people may have different cultures. A culture is passed on to the next generation.

The way of life of a people, including their

attitudes, values, beliefs, arts, sciences, modes of perception, and habits of thought and activity. Cultural features of forms of life are learned but are often too pervasive to be readily noticed from within.

Organizational Culture

Organizational Culture

Organizational Culture refers to the values, Belief

and custom of an organization. Whereas Organizational Structures relatively easy to draw and Describe, organizational culture is less tangible. Organizational culture refers to the general culture within a company or organization,

Nature of Culture
Strong vs. weak culture : Strong or weak based on sharedness of the core values Among organizational members and the degree of commitment the members Soft vs. hard culture : Soft work culture can emerge in an organization where The Organization pursues multiple and conflicting goals. In a soft culture the Employees choose to pursue a few objectives which serve personal or sectional interests. Formal vs. informal culture : Roles, responsibilities, accountability, rules and Regulations are components of formal culture.

Different Cultures

Classification Of Culture

According to Hofstede cultures can be compared and classified on the basis of five different dimensions that affect behavior, organization practices, and social practices such as marriages, funerals, and religious ceremonies:

Individualism(cultures oriented toward individualism ) Power distance (differences in power and status ) Uncertainty avoidance (characteristic of the future) Masculinity femininity stereotypes (aggressiveness and dominance ) Short term long term orientation. (Dimension reflects a culture's view about the future )

Halls cultural model

High-Context Pakistan China Egypt India France Italy Japan Lebanon Saudi Arabia Spain Syria Low-Context Switzerland Australia Canada Denmark England Finland Germany Norway Switzerland United States Sweden

Halls cultural model

In a high-context culture, it is characteristic that most of the information is either in the physical context or internalized in the person. In Pakistan, for example, family, friends, co-workers, and clients have close personal relationships and large information networks. In low-context cultures, the mass of the information is vested in an explicit code. People in Switzerland, for example, separate their lives into different aspects such as work and personal lives.

The Connection Between Culture And Organization

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CULTURE AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

As communication technologies advance and countries become more closely linked through trade, more information about other cultures becomes available. Products are sold worldwide and, in some cases, marketed in the same way everywhere.

 Differences in cultures and motivation

The effect of culture on the communication process The impact of culture on conflict resolution National culture and organizational change

Culture & Works

The work culture of an organization is a product of its history, traditions, values and vision. Key values of Work Culture Accountability Professionalism Improvement Quality Commitment Risk Talking Effective Communication Self Interest Excellence Courtesy & Respect Flexibility Innovation Good Morale Trust

Effects Of Organizational Culture

The effects of organizational culture are many and varied

Many workers are spending more and more time at work. Depending on the job or company, many workers would put in 50, 60, or even more hours a week. Workers want to enjoy work. They want to be interested in whatever's going on that day.

Strong organization will focus on the environment it creates for its workers because that will help encourage a more efficient and productive company.

The 5F culture at Work

Fast: Friendly: Flexible: Fun: Focused:

Measuring Organizational Culture

Quantitative
Questionnaire & Survey

Qualitative
Depth Interview Clinical Intervention Analyzing Visual Artifacts. Analyzing stories, rituals and myths. Participant Observation.