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UNIT : INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT LESSON 04 : FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR & ITS IMPORTANCE Key Terminology : The study of the actions of people at work. Key Terminology : Leadership is the ability

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UNIT : INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT

LESSON 04 : FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR & IT’S IMPORTANCE

Key Terminology : The study of the actions of people at work.

Key Terminology : Leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve organizational goals.

So, why OB important & what it has to do with “leading”? Visible aspect – Easily identifiable : Policies/Procedures/ Formal Authority relationships. Invisible aspect – NOT Easily identifiable: Informal relationships / Intergroup conflicts / Perceptions / Different attitudes.

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INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP

Why is leadership is at the center of the organizational success ?

Leader’s attitude & behavior play a key role in shaping employee’s attitudes which will influence their job satisfaction &

  • rganizational commitment
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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

Key Terminology : Traits : Distinguishing personal characteristics of person that makes him a leader.

Can we really identify what traits “makes” a leader?

However it is seen that certain “traits” will definitely increase the likelihood of being an effective leader. Key traits of a leader

  • Energy levels & stress tolerance.
  • Emotional stability & maturity.
  • Self confidence.
  • Personal integrity.
  • Achievement orientation

* Refer Pg No: 69 to 71

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MANAGEMENT VS LEADERSHIP

Can a person be a leader without being a manager?

Can a person be a manager without being a leader? Key Difference Manager Leader Promotes stability & order through out the company.

  • Suppliers are paid on time.
  • Customers are invoiced properly.
  • On time accurate production.

Promotes Vision / creativity & change.

  • Challenges the status-quo.
  • Challenge unproductive norms.

* Refer Pg No: 67

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LEADERSHIP STYLES

Key Terminology : The behavior of a leader in the attempt of handling his/her subordinates. Types of leadership styles Autocratic / Authoritarian Style Democratic Style Laissez-faire/ Free-rein style

Refer Pg No : 73 to 76

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AUTOCRATIC / AUTHORITARIAN STYLE

Key Features

  • Centralize authority / dictates what needs to be done / makes his own decisions & limit subordinates.
  • They stay in charge always! & DIRECT employees.
  • Evaluations are done based on SUBJECTIVE praise & criticism not objective ( No constructive feedback).

Strengths

  • Efficient & productive.
  • Provides clarity & direction.
  • Establishes work standards easily.
  • Accomplishes more in a lesser time period.

Weaknesses

  • Hinders growth & creativity in the subordinates.
  • Can create discontent aggressive team.
  • Overtime subordinates will loose interest & become dissatisfied.
  • Loss of individuality.
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DEMOCRATIC STYLE

Key Features

  • Involve subordinates in decision making.
  • Used feedback as a method to coach employees.
  • See subordinates as fully capable of handling their jobs.
  • See themselves as “GUIDES NOT DIRECTORS”.

Strengths

  • Greater creativity.
  • Strong worker motivation.
  • Subordinates willing to participate.
  • Friendliness : Mutual praise within the team.
  • Greater team satisfaction.

Weaknesses

  • Demands more commitment from the leader.
  • Efficiency may get hindered.
  • More time consuming.
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LAISSEZ-FAIRE/ FREE-REIN STYLE

Key Features

  • Allows COMPLETE freedom for the subordinates to make decisions in the way they see fit.
  • Do not try to exert control.
  • Ignore workers & their motivations.
  • Some have labeled this style as “Non – leadership”
  • In essence “ Hands off style” / “Let it ride” attitude.

Strengths

  • May become successful where subordinates prefer complete freedom.
  • Allows the experts to function by themselves while taking responsibility

& accountability.

  • Retains & motivates experts in a creative environment.

Weaknesses

  • Limited task achievement.
  • Subordinates are directionless.
  • Reduce productivity.
  • Subordinates may become frustrated

& confused.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE & LEADERSHIP

Key terminology : Collection of traditions , values, policies, beliefs & attitudes that creates a persistent background for everything that the people do & think in an organization.

Why is it important? Specially in the context of “Leadership”? The aspects that will distinguish the culture of a company

  • The basic underlying assumptions.
  • Over beliefs.
  • Visible artifacts.
  • Symbols.
  • Rules/Norms/Ethics &

Values.

  • Rituals & Celebrations.

Types of culture

  • Power Culture.
  • Role Culture.
  • Task Culture.
  • Person Culture.

Refer Pg No : 79 & 80

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MOTIVATION & THEORIES OF MOTIVATION

Key terminology : The process by which a person’s efforts are energized, directed & sustained towards attaining a goal. Theories of Motivation Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory Herzberg’s Two- factor Theory

Refer Pg No : 83 to 85

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Q&A & REVISION