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1) Discuss a current event that was influenced by, or could have been positively
influenced by a clear understanding of OB. Prepare an essay that concisely describes that
current event and what you believe to be the impact of OB.
The company currently have roughly 165,000 employees including all in every
branch and flagship stores. And it has a product type divisional organizational structure.
This structure involves divisions that are based on certain computer hardware and
software products, or organizational outputs. The main implication of Microsoft
Corporation’s organizational structure is the ability to focus on product development. For
example, the company uses its Intelligent Cloud division to offer cutting-edge cloud
computing services. A corresponding advantage of this corporate structure is its
contribution to the competitiveness of Microsoft’s products. The disadvantage of the
company’s organizational structure is its minimal consideration for regional market
differences. Regions have varying preferences with regard to Microsoft’s computer
hardware and software features, such as in the case of smartphones. Thus, a
recommendation is for the company to integrate regional market differences in its
organizational structural design.
I chose this organization because its software products are relevant today. And not
only it is a big company, but also its morale values and the story behind its success
is big of a catch. For it was formed by Bill Gates, a college dropout and his friend
Paul Allen. Their intentions and persistence also striked me that I know they must
be incorporating the same values to their employees. Reading their mission and
vision, I can sense their sincerity and the good will from it. And that is what I
admire from this company.
Looking back from my past experiences, I actually think that I have been surprised
or more like triggered from a person’s behavior. It was when I am working as an intern or
an ojt student for an insurance company. I got stuck from traffic due to the long travel
distance from home to work so I arrived late. While in the lobby, I was rushing to get my
ID checked and log in recorded in accordance to following the company rules. But I think
the front desk lady is stalling me in purpose. So, I complained a bit but the guard
personnel beside her mocked me for that. Obviously, I got mad and answered back that I
was getting late, but I was reprimanded instead for my attitude. Understanding it now, I
could have a better behavior for that situation. No matter how rude authorities can be,
there is just no being rude against them too. I was expecting them to be more respectful,
but I understand why they are so. It maybe because I’m still an intern, or they’re just
prideful to their authority. Nevertheless, I still think I can have an improved reaction
towards the same situation in the future.
ASSESSMENT
MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE 1. There are 10 Challenges and Opportunities in OB.
Sociology 2. Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychology and Anthropology
are the Contributing Disciplines to OB.
TRUE 3. In the late 1960’s, Henry Mintzberg, he concluded 10 different
interrelated roles or sets of behaviors which was categorized into 3: Interpersonal,
Informational, and Decisional.
TRUE 4. Sociology, studies people in relation to their social environment
or culture.
Leading 5. French industrialist Henri Fayol: All managers perform 5
management functions that presently condensed into 4 namely; Planning, Organizing,
Commanding, and Controlling.
A) motivation
B) attitude development
C) conflict
D) resource allocation
E) work design
3) Until the late 1980s, business school curricula emphasized the ________ aspects of
management.
A) ethical
B) people
C) technical
D) human
E) global
4) Which of the following is not a reason why business schools have begun to include
classes on organizational behavior?
5) There is a connection between companies which have ________ and the incorporation
of organizational behavior principles.
A) Leadership
B) Organizational strategy
C) Performance management
D) Employee relations
E) Organizational behavior
A) turnover
B) leader behavior
C) productivity
D) management
E) family behavior
A) common sense
B) direct observation
C) systematic study
D) speculation
E) organizational theory
9) Arianna believes that it is best to take the casual or common-sense approach to reading
others. She needs to remember that
________.
10) Which of the following explains the usefulness of the systematic approach to the
study of organizational behavior?
A) Human behavior does not vary a great deal between individuals and situations.
B) Human behavior is not random.
C) Human behavior is not consistent.
D) Human behavior is rarely predictable.
E) Human behavior is often not sensible
Answers:
1) E
2) D
3) C
4) C
5) C
6) E
7) E
8) C
9) D
10) B