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The story of Market Basket became a fascinating case study for researchers studying organizational leadership as well as for members of the business world. Aside from being modeled after a symbolic-interpretive perspective, this case caused sensation as it proved that employees, customers, and even stakeholders do have the power to, not only halt operations, of an organization, but also were able to cripple a 4 billion dollar company. The once mom-and pop- store throughout the years grew to become a 4 billion-dollar company led by two cousins Arthur T. Demoulas and Arthur S. Demoulas. After, Arthur T. Demoulas, was ousted by the company by his own cousin, Arthur S. Demoulas, employees & customers took matters into their own hands and banded

There is a “blurring of boundary between self and organisation” (Rosen 1988), giving workers a chance to develop more personal relationships with fellow workers, which I believe is an important consideration in driving culture. However subtly it is a form of normative control which reinforces the organisations hierarchy. Nevertheless, bosses, co-workers, and inferiors in the organisation socialise in the social setting, not as “subordinates” (Rosen 1988) but as equals. This further “blurs the boundaries between that which is work and play, instrumental and moral, inside and outside” (Rosen 1988), where familial bonds are forged and comradeship created. Here, workers’ life and work become indistinguishable. Creating and maintaining a strong culture is thus beneficial for both employees and employers as they feel “belonging as family and profession” (Rosen 1988). Greater bonding among workers helps develop a sense of connection and a feeling of belonging, which therefore increases the productivity of the employees and therefore make the organisation more profitable. The Christmas party is ultimately “a collection of members forming an organic unity” (Rosen 1988), creating a culture which “encourages an informal, flexible, and dedicated membership, one not constrained by extensive rules, and one capable of accomplishing ill-defined and complex tasks” (Rosen 1988). It is the ongoing drive to succeed which continues to grow the

When an organization does not use a holistic approach towards their culture, structure and systems, the organization could create a poor working environment for its employees and poor results for their customers. An example of culture, structure and systems not working well together can be seen in General Motors (GM). GM prior to its bankruptcy was seen to be a “highly bureaucratic company in which brands, departments and regions operated like self-governing and competing states with a federation” (Smerd, J. 2009).

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THE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR OF FOOD RETAILER TRADER JOE’S IS UNIQUE IN MANY WAYS. FROM OWNER, JOE COULOMBE, TO A STORE CLERK, THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME VISION IN MIND- TO SET THEMSELVES APART FROM THE REST. NOT FALLING INTO STEREOTYPICAL FOOD CHAINS, TRADER JOE’S DOES BUSINESS THEIR WAY. THIS MAKES THEM PERFECT AT BEING THEM. FROM INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO JOB DESIGN, THEY ARE NOT YOUR STANDARD FOOD MARKET. THE SOCIAL CAPITAL IN WHICH MANAGEMENT IS CHOSEN, TO THE STORE’S ATMOSPHERE AND POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ARE HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS. ADDED WITH IMPECCABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, THE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR OF

ABC Corporation has a culture that is based on providing award winning after-sales service to ensure it has repeat customers (WCM 620 Final Project Case Study, 2017). Thomas prides himself on creating a culture that produces high-performance numbers by encouraging his employees to handle a high volume of calls. Thomas believed that each employee should be clear on company protocol and performance expectations with a focus on high productivity (WCM 620 Final Project Case Study, 2017). During the conflict, Thomas believed that his front-line manager,

Humiliation stained my face and ego as I styled a black cotton T-shirt and matching black slacks. My coworkers and I were dressed in the same attire, hinting we were all “one” and a “team.” As an employee, work hours were assigned based on one’s availability, work performance, and the turnout profit of the parlor. Thus, work hours were never guaranteed nor specified. There were also two staff meetings a month where discussions of improvement were presented. There is clearly a centralization of power since there are higher agents assigning duties and payroll. By having an established authority (Kunda, 2006), there are fewer attempts of employee objections or disobedience. It also means employee emotions and actions are regulated. Thus, to be a steadily paid employee, the employee must “work embrace” their member role and think accordingly to the company (Lecture 5/2/16). These conditions are a form of normative control since policing of poor job performance would jeopardize one’s wages. Staff meetings served as spaces where management presented an agenda—reflecting of the company’s goals to maintaining order, commitment, and work relationships (Kunda, 2006). The implementation of role embracement and company ideologies is again

In 1967, Bill and Doris Abraham started a small, yet successful grocery store. They both had positive go-get attitudes, and ensuring happy customers was one of their priorities. They had a good reputation, focussing on the good quality meats and produce. 40 years later, Abraham’s had more than 200 stores. To begin with the management was very unstructured, each department having a different manager, and then the store manager not having control at all. This lead to a loss of control over the business and an increase of conflict occurred. The efficiency and effectiveness in managing this business can be improved by starting with a structure that will work. To become more effective, a goal must be put in place, that way the managers/employee’s

According to our text, Deal and Kennedy identified four dimensions of culture. Values, Heroes, Rites and Rituals, and Culture Network reflect how in a large part an organization makes decisions (Lester & Parnell, 2006). An organization’s culture is impressed upon staff beginning at the hiring process and continues throughout their tenure. For example, a Healthcare organization may have a culture that stresses patient safety and satisfaction beyond anything else. In this culture, any decision regarding process improvement or introduction of a new service line would be tailored to either safety or satisfaction. If a hospital were to start a patient lift team, the project team would ask how this departmental addition would impact patient safety

Organizational culture is what said to be the driving force of shared assumptions, values, and beliefs that govern the way people within organizations behave. These patterns of behaviors shape the environment within the company in a manner that norms and values are communicated. Culture is driven by the leaders within the organization and is usually a part of the organizations strategy. As any other aspect of a business, the culture can hinder or enhance the performance of the organization. According to Burke (2014), every organizations component and activity in one way or another reflects the organizational culture. When used in conjunction with the organizations strategy, creating a culture can deliver lucrative services based of the energies from the staff and employees. Creating a culture identifies elements that align operational practices that articulates behaviors creating either a positive or negative environment. In this paper, we will first discuss Gaylord Palms Hotel organizational culture as well as their associated values. Additionally, we will analysis the requirements to create an effective culture within an organization. Lastly, we will analysis specific characteristics of Gaylord Palms culture.

This paper will discuss the structure of Wal-Mart's corporate culture and how it influences their employees. In order to understand an Organization Behavior there are different elements that will create the employees perspective of the organization’s culture such as the management’s philosophy, vision, values, and goals. The driving force of these elements will create the culture of the organization. An organization’s culture will define the leadership, and dynamics of the organization. With each element listed the employees of the organization will identify this as work life that will guide their level of motivation. Depending on which level of motivation the employees are at

Jody Thompson initiated the Result-Only Work Environment (ROWE) in the Best Buy Corporation. This action was instrumental in introducing the concept of culture Rx. Culture Rx offered a customized consultancy services as per the needs of the clients with ROWE as its core philosophy. Organizational culture depends upon the sharing of core values among the maximum numbers of employees in any organization. In Best Buy organizational culture, there was a minimum sharing of values among the employee members. A negative environment prevailing in the organizational premises inhibited the bonding among the employees.

In this week’s assigned reading, the theory I closely relate to is Deal and Kennedy’s “Strong Cultures”. Within the ‘Cultural Approaches’ chapter of our textbook, Deal and Kennedy argue that business success can be enhanced through the development of a “strong” culture (Miller 83). With four key components, Deal and Kennedy believed that businesses would be a better place for employees to work and thrive in their professions (Miller 83). These key components are values, heroes, rites and rituals, and cultural network.

The culture of an organization is the set of values, beliefs, behaviors, customs, and attitudes that helps its members understand what the organization stands for, how it does things, and what it considers important"(Griffin, 49). In other words, "the way things work around here" (Dr. Williams). In order for any small business or large corporation to be successful, the employees must understand what is expected of them. While things might be slightly different in a large corporation versus a small "mom and pop shop", the goal of both is the same. MAKE THE BUSINESS MONEY. The topic of my paper will be on makes a good corporate culture.

In “Extreme Managing,” Marc Ballon discusses the management techniques that Jack Hartnett uses at his organization--Sonic Drive-Ins. Hartnett’s management techniques—which might be classified under consensus-building models with emphasis on building loyalty through caring while he involves himself in every minute detail of his business--include involvement with employees both at the workplace and in their personal lives. Hartnett wants to know what is going on with his employees in their personal life to