MGMT1021 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Human Resources, Organizational Commitment, Deeper Understanding
13 Sep 2016
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An organization is where people interact and coordinate in order to achieve a purpose. No definitive classification to explain the various types. All are varied, are formed for different lengths of time and different purposes. Interdisciplinary: draws from different disciplines in order to understand organizations from multiple perspectives and viewpoints, psychology, They rely on surveys and other large scale data collection techniques. Applied: seeks to improve organizations and to make positive impacts on people while solving practical problems that people face in the workplace. Organizations require continued adaptation in order to function effectively in this environment. How people view the nature of work, how work is accomplished, and how to improve work continues to evolve. Universal approach- some people believe there is always one best way to respond and behave to problems or situations that is called the universal approach, one idea or set of tools applies.
