Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior

Vocabulary flashcards covering key organizational behavior models, social systems, culture, communication, and international aspects.

Autocratic Model

A model of organizational behavior based on power and control where management dictates decisions and employees comply; managerial orientation emphasizes authority and close supervision; employees depend on the boss; needs met are basic subsistence; performance results often include low morale and minimal discretionary effort.

Custodial Model

A model that provides economic security and benefits (e.g., job security, pensions); managerial orientation centers on financial incentives and welfare programs; employees depend on the organization for financial well-being; needs met are security and safety; performance results can be satisfaction but may hinder higher motivation.

Supportive Model

A model that motivates through leadership and a positive environment rather than money; managerial orientation supports psychological well-being and participation in decision-making; employees feel supported; needs met are social and esteem; performance results include improved morale, reduced turnover, and higher productivity.

Collegial Model

A model emphasizing teamwork, partnership, and shared responsibility; managerial orientation facilitates collaboration and mutual respect; employees feel like valued contributors; needs met include social, self-actualization, and autonomy; performance results are high engagement, creativity, and commitment.

System Model

A model that integrates individuals and organizational goals with a sense of shared purpose; managerial orientation develops social intelligence and psychological ownership; employees feel they work toward a common good; needs met are self-actualization and self-esteem; performance results include high commitment, creativity, and innovation.

Social System

The network of interconnected relationships between individuals within an organization; closely related to and influences organizational culture.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and norms that guide employee behavior and shape the workplace environment; interrelated with the social system.

Managing Communication

Systematic planning, execution, monitoring, and revision of all internal and external communication channels to ensure information is shared effectively and efficiently; essential for project management and achieving goals.

International Dimension of Organizational Behavior

A global perspective on business and management interactions across individuals, groups, teams, and organizations; international business organizations expand activities beyond national borders.

4DB Framework

A framework for describing multifaceted behaviors along four dimensions: actor, domain, durability, and scope.