Anchors of Organizational Behavior
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Institution
Anchors of Organizational Behavior
The development of organizational behavior knowledge depends on four distinct conceptual anchors. Multidisciplinary anchor centers the idea that organizations have to involve other theories in other fields when conducting research (McShane& Von, 2013). Accordingly, all these sections interrelate in one way or the other and incorporating those together works towards gaining the overall success. However, the anchor has some problems regarding its borrowing of information and results in trade deficit or lack of identity in some cases. The systematic research anchor relies on research made on a company and often involves the research processes such as collection of data and creation of hypothesis. The anchor involves investigations within the organization that is not only useful in decision-making processes but also in identifying the right organizational behaviors to employ. For instance, this organizational anchor can be used in the security sector. Through the systematic research process, police officers are able to identify the necessary behaviors within the working place as well as testing theories that are beneficial for the sector. This research shapes the police officer’s approach towards making decisions in office and crime scenes.
Additionally,
organizational behavior is based on the contingency anchor, which recognizes
the diversity of integrating different actions (McShane& Von, 2013).
Involving one technique might result in positive results while include another
action might result in negative results. Thus, it facilitates the
identification of the best technique or theory to employ when faced with a
particular problem. Finally, the forth basis is the multiple levels of analysis
anchor. By placing focus on the three stages of analysis, organization,
interpersonal and team, analysis made regarding the organizational behavior is correct
since it has covered all possible areas. From the analysis, an organization has
a general view of all factors affecting the organization, which would result in
potential benefits.
References:
McShane, S. L., & Von, G. M. A. Y. (2013). Organizational behavior: Emerging knowledge, global reality. New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin.