Organizational Behavior

1. Organizational Culture
   1. Definition of Organizational Culture
      1. Shared Values and Beliefs
      2. Social and Psychological Environment
   2. Elements of Culture
      1. Values
         1. Core Values
         2. Espoused Values
         3. Shared Vs. Personal Values
      2. Norms
         1. Informal Norms
         2. Rules and Regulations
         3. Behavioral Expectations
      3. Artifacts
         1. Symbols and Logos
         2. Dress Codes
         3. Office Layout and Design
         4. Rituals and Ceremonies
   3. Types of Organizational Cultures
      1. Power Culture
         1. Centralized Decision-Making
         2. Influence through Authority
         3. Fast Decision Processes
      2. Role Culture
         1. Defined Roles and Responsibilities
         2. Bureaucratic Structures
         3. Stability and Efficiency Focus
      3. Task Culture
         1. Focus on Teams and Projects
         2. Flexibility and Adaptability
         3. Innovation-driven Environment
      4. Person/Support Culture
         1. Emphasis on Individual Needs
         2. Supportive and Nurturing Environment
         3. Personal Development Focus
   4. Theories of Organizational Culture
      1. Schein's Model of Organizational Culture
         1. Three Levels: Artifacts, Espoused Beliefs, Underlying Assumptions
      2. Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
         1. Power Distance
         2. Uncertainty Avoidance
         3. Individualism vs. Collectivism
         4. Masculinity vs. Femininity
         5. Long-term vs. Short-term Orientation
         6. Indulgence vs. Restraint
      3. Competing Values Framework
         1. Clan Culture
         2. Adhocracy Culture
         3. Market Culture
         4. Hierarchy Culture
   5. Creating and Sustaining Culture
      1. Leadership's Role
         1. Vision and Direction
         2. Role Modeling
      2. Communication of Culture
         1. Formal Communication Channels
         2. Informal Communication Methods
      3. Recruitment and Selection Practices
         1. Hiring for Cultural Fit
         2. Onboarding Processes
      4. Organizational Stories and Legends
         1. Success Stories
         2. Founding Myths
         3. "Hero" Narratives
   6. Cultural Change and Development
      1. Assessing Current Culture
         1. Cultural Audits
         2. Employee Surveys and Feedback
      2. Strategies for Cultural Change
         1. Incremental vs. Radical Change
         2. Engaging Change Agents
      3. Overcoming Resistance to Cultural Change
         1. Addressing Concerns
         2. Building Trust
   7. Influence of Organizational Culture on Employee Behavior
      1. Impact on Motivation and Job Satisfaction
      2. Influence on Performance and Productivity
      3. Alignment with Organizational Goals
      4. Effects on Employee Loyalty and Retention
   8. Measuring Organizational Culture
      1. Qualitative Methods
         1. Interviews
         2. Focus Groups
      2. Quantitative Methods
         1. Surveys and Questionnaires
         2. Culture Assessment Tools