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- Business Management, Organizational Behavior
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This paper analyzes the organizational behavior of Wal-Mart, discussing how culture, communication, authority, motivation, emotional intelligence, and virtual elements influence it. It is a final paper for the BUS 610 Organizational Behavior course.
What's inside
- Introduction to organizational culture
- Analysis of Wal-Mart's culture and its impacts
- Communication modes in Wal-Mart
- Authority and motivational techniques
- Emotional intelligence and virtual elements
- Conclusion and recommendations
Who it is for: Students taking the BUS 610 Organizational Behavior course. (Postgraduate)
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Summary
Organizational behavior at Wal-Mart is analyzed. A student gets an insider's view of how culture, communication, authority, motivation, emotional intelligence and virtual work affect behavior.
Wal-Mart's Culture
Wal-Mart's culture is described as a 'salad bowl' due to its diverse workforce. The culture's strengths and criticisms are discussed.
Communication and Authority
Communication methods include the 'open door policy' and the 'sundown rule'. Authority structures and their impacts are explored.
Emotional Intelligence and Management
Emotional intelligence among managers is assessed. Changes in management behavior and their effects on employees are examined.
Strategic Decisions and Their Impacts
Strategic decisions made by Wal-Mart are evaluated. Their impacts on the company's direction and employee morale are discussed.
Key terms
- Salad bowl
- A diverse workforce where differences are acknowledged and celebrated.
- Open door policy
- A policy allowing employees to communicate directly with management.
- Sundown rule
- A commitment to provide information or answers by the end of the business day.
- Emotional intelligence
- The ability to recognize, understand and manage one's own emotions and respond appropriately to the emotions of others.
- Grass roots survey
- A yearly survey in which all associates participate to give feedback.
- Virtual elements
- Teleworking and virtual offices.
Questions this document helps with
- How does Wal-Mart's culture influence its organizational behavior?
- What communication methods does Wal-Mart use?
- How does emotional intelligence affect management at Wal-Mart?
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