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Organizational Behavior
Aaryn Morris
October 8, 2005
MGT 331
Ronnie Conway
Organizational behavior is defined as the study of individuals and groups in organizations. (Schermerhorn et al, 2005) It is all the behavior that occurs in any organizational setting. From how teams are formed or work together to individuals and their communication with their superiors. It includes the behavior towards their work as well as toward each other. Organizational behavior can be witnessed any where you are. In my business, there are many parts to this behavior. The reporting relationship definitely sets the tone for the behavior in my stores. This relationship is responsible for the diversity in my organization. The other types of organizational behavior are the use of equipment and technology throughout the company and the human resources dept. Both of these are imperative to job satisfaction and turnover. If we are not on the cutting edge of both then we would feel the effects much like other companies that have not made it in today's eve changing climate. Our behavior at Target is analyzed every day. There is much energy and resources spent on making sure that in all aspects, the behavior of the company is headed in the right direction.
Organizational culture is defined as the organizational direction and the way in which it is pursued or the shared beliefs and values that influence the behavior of an organizations members. (Schermerhorn et al, 2005) This can be seen in vision or mission statements. This is how the organization would like all of its members to act ...