MANAGING BEHAVIORS IN ORGANIZATIONS

(DOS 330)NELIA A. ALIBIN, Ph.D.

Objective of the Course:

Learn to understand cultural dimensions and value systems towards a High Performance Organization

CULTURES/ BEHAVIORS???

Among the many definitions about organizational culture:

How we interact with each other in the organization we are employed toA set of understandings or meanings shared by a group of people 

Among the many definitions about organizational culture:

Meanings – in any organization a number of micro‐cultures or subcultures exist since different people interact in a different way with each other.  

That existing with each other should however be covered by an overall cultural blanket safeguarding that this interacting follows the core values set by top management

How to manage culture within the organization

Ability to recognize and embrace the similarities and differences and act on relevant organizational strategies

REASONS FOR MBO IN A PhD PROGRAM

Demand drivenUnderstand the importance of behaviors and cultures in organizations in order to achieve high performance.

Managing Behaviors in Organization

Discussion on Exposures and Experiences related to own organization’s behavior

What is culture ?

– 1) Bureaucratic culture– 2) Official Culture– 3) Professional Culture– 4) Commercial Culture– 5) Personal Culture

Approach and Methodology:• Learning from each other.. (!) very different people but having in common to work in and with projects. Eager to support development in the region. Many experiences to share… networking opportunities.

•• Learning from practitioners from the field• Practical skills training, personal management styles,• communication & negotiation in different phases of a project• Including final presentations & feedback – Teamwork learning!

Many different approaches and methodologies applied but it is important to:

understand and being able to use concepts and especially common sense!

Teaching Methodology:

Lectures on different topicsLearning from each other . . . You are all different people but having one thing in common, specifically to work in projects.  Many experiences to share . . . (create synergy) . . . Networking opportunities.Learning from practitioners from the fieldPractical skills training (learning from practice, doing exercises, working on cases and action plans –lessons learnt)Work visits to different organizations and companies involved in projectsFinal Presentations

Group Organization and Practical Issues

Class representativeResponsible for attendance listFirst contact point concerning the group

Classes from 8:00‐10:00 AMChanges will be informed through website or cellphonesRoom for classes (Changes are possible)

Assignments and Gradings:

20% for your overall participation throughout the course50% for the group assignments

30% for the case in action20% for the other cases throughout the course

30% for your individual back to office action plan with a distinction between

Content (15%)Presentation (15%) of your plan

Expectations:–Active student participation and involvement, work in groups and individually

– Be punctual and present during whole course!

– Be critical to yourself, the course, this is a learning experience!

–Open minds, open for new issues, give constructive feedback and ask questions

– Network and learn in and outside the classroom

Any questions?Any suggestions

You can always contact me via e‐mail:nelsalibin@yahoo.com

0917‐700‐3420

Welcome and Enjoy your

Semester with DOS 330!