MGT 291 Study Guide
Study Guide for Exam 1
A Research Study Article
Contains:
Abstract-summary of the experiment
Intro- introducing material to be studied, background info and hypothesis
Method- logic of study, experimental design, independent, dependent variables and how to measure those variables and the sample is also included
Results
Discussion-explain results, world relevance, possible errors, and suggested further research
References
Introduction to OB (Organizational Behavior)
Definition= is a field of study devoted to understanding, explaining, managing and ultimately improving the attitudes and behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations
-Actions and attitudes of individuals and groups toward one another and toward the organization as a whole, and its effect on the organization’s functioning and performance
-OB is both research and application orientated
Management philosophies
Scientific management – little movements and get paid, no interaction, early 1900s
Administrative principles school –the assumptions, beliefs, values or accepted practices that underlie administrative policy and activity
-Bureaucracy-Office type jobs, one right way
Human Relations School – Hawthorne Studies – what motivates workers and does lighting, temperature, rest breaks, length of workdays, pay and supervision style have an effect of workers performance? YES- Social environment, individual differences, focusing on individual needs and employee perceptions matter more than reality
Open Systems- start building a relationship, diversity and globalization. Individual difference in important. External factors (diversity, sustainable government, technology)
Contingency Approach= calls for using management concepts and technique in a situationally appropriate manner, instead of trying to rely on “one best way”
-asses, diagnose, choose what to do in a situation
21st Century Characteristics
Needs to exceed: demonstrates a sustained passion to
A Research Study Article
Contains:
Abstract-summary of the experiment
Intro- introducing material to be studied, background info and hypothesis
Method- logic of study, experimental design, independent, dependent variables and how to measure those variables and the sample is also included
Results
Discussion-explain results, world relevance, possible errors, and suggested further research
References
Introduction to OB (Organizational Behavior)
Definition= is a field of study devoted to understanding, explaining, managing and ultimately improving the attitudes and behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations
-Actions and attitudes of individuals and groups toward one another and toward the organization as a whole, and its effect on the organization’s functioning and performance
-OB is both research and application orientated
Management philosophies
Scientific management – little movements and get paid, no interaction, early 1900s
Administrative principles school –the assumptions, beliefs, values or accepted practices that underlie administrative policy and activity
-Bureaucracy-Office type jobs, one right way
Human Relations School – Hawthorne Studies – what motivates workers and does lighting, temperature, rest breaks, length of workdays, pay and supervision style have an effect of workers performance? YES- Social environment, individual differences, focusing on individual needs and employee perceptions matter more than reality
Open Systems- start building a relationship, diversity and globalization. Individual difference in important. External factors (diversity, sustainable government, technology)
Contingency Approach= calls for using management concepts and technique in a situationally appropriate manner, instead of trying to rely on “one best way”
-asses, diagnose, choose what to do in a situation
21st Century Characteristics
Needs to exceed: demonstrates a sustained passion to