Management and Organizational behavior

Management is the process of controlling and managing people. Organizational behavior is the study of activity and performance for both groups and an individual in an organization. Management and organizational behavior is the management of behavior for different people in an organization.

According to Kukreja S. (2020), the process of motivation is broken down in McClelland’s Theory of Needs of how it should be approached. There are three motivational theories which are, power, achievement, and affiliation. The need for achievement is the desire of a person to accomplish or achieve something. The need for power is the desire in a person to control people or to achieve higher goals. People with the need for power are capable of making very good leaders in an organization. The need for affiliation is the desire to associate and relate with people interpersonally and socially. The motivation theory or model helps to improve the employee’s performance. If it is successfully instilled, the employee will work toward achieving their goals. For it to be effective, the employee’s strengths and capabilities need to be identified. This will help to address and solve conflicts that may arise.

McLeod (2020) explains the Zimbardo experiment where he transformed a basement into a prison. Volunteers were randomly assigned the roles of a security guard or a prisoner. This experiment shows the impacts of authority and how it affected the ones who played the role of prisoners. It also shows how rebellious people can be and the consequences. The prisoners who were not rebellious were given special treatment. The experiment showed how people are ready to comply with the roles they are given. People tend to lose their self -awareness and get so much into the norms of the groups they are involved in. Low esteem, frustration and lack of motivation made the prisoners give in to the guard’s orders. The benefits of understanding human behavior can improve management in organizations.

Scouller (2019), states the four-frame model designed by Bolman and Deal which are, structural that focuses on change. The human resource focuses on people’s needs. This could include people of different gender, culture, and personalities. Political addresses the problems that bring conflicts, especially when the budget is limited and the organization has to make difficult decisions. Effective negotiations lead to understanding and agreements between the leaders and the employees. Symbolic focuses on inspiring people by the visions of the organization.

Conclusion

Management and organization behavior describes the different ways that need to be done for an organization to be successful. Leaders need to know the skills to use to motivate their employees. The employees need to know their place and roles in an organization for it to run smoothly and to avoid misunderstanding and conflicts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Haney, C., Banks, W. C., & Zimbardo, P. G. (1973). A study of prisoners and guards in a simulated prison. Naval Research Review,

Kukreja S. (2020). McClelland’s Theory of Needs (power, achievement, and affiliation): www.managementstudyhq.com

Scouller J. (2019). Bolman and Deal: four frame model of leadership: www.businessballs.com