Introduction

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 to A 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. à 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 à Ability to recognize and embrace the

similarities and differences and act on relevant organizational strategies

REASONS FOR MBO IN A PhD PROGRAM Demand driven Understand 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 ?

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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.

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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 topics Learning 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 field Practical skills training (learning from practice, doing exercises, working on cases and action plans – lessons learnt) Work visits to different organizations and companies involved in projects Final Presentations

Group Organization and Practical Issues Class representative à Responsible for attendance list à First contact point concerning the group

Classes from 8:00‐10:00 AM Changes will be informed through website

or cellphones Room for classes (Changes are possible)

Assignments and Gradings: 20% for your overall participation throughout the

course 50% for the group assignments à 30% for the case in action à 20% for the other cases throughout the course

30% for your individual back to office action plan

with a distinction between à Content (15%) à 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!