...Organizational Commitment and Communication The Walt Disney Company did not get its proclaimed status as one of the most successful organizations on values alone. It took a strong sense of organizational commitment and communication. This paper displays the focus points of Disney’s organizational commitment through several contributing factors. First, this paper displays the different leadership styles used by Disney and how the styles affect group communication. Second, the reader will review an analysis of the different sources of power within the Walt Disney Company and how these sources affect group and organizational communication. Third, this paper displays Disney’s organizational culture and identifies motivational theories affected by its culture, including an evaluation of the role of communication as an element of the theories. Last, this paper displays the commitment of Disney’s workforce and its relationship to communication within the Disney Company. Leadership Styles The Walt Disney Company is an organization committed to creativity and innovation. How they maintain such a commitment is no secret: strong leadership. At Disney, an individual in leadership position should have qualities that display leadership excellence, ultimately creating functional groups with good communication in a successful organization. Each leader has a different style with goals that provide direction, implement plans, and motivate people (Businessholic, 2012)....
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...Organizational Commitment and Communication Paper Shayonda Williams COM530 September 15, 2014 Aileen M. Smith, MBA Starting back in the early 1920, Disney made it their mission to seek leaders who are competent in making daily decisions. Leaders have to have “the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals (Ch. 12 pg. 376). The leaders of Walt Disney are the board of directors and the management team. The board of directors consist of ten members with Robert A. Iger being the chairman and chief executive officer. Management consists of fifth teen members with Andy Bird as the corporate chairman and Bob Chapek as the president of the business unit. Each member has their style of leadership that work for the committee. Some styles of leadership that can be found within the committee are charismatic leaders, transactional leaders, and authentic leaders. Charismatic leaders are those who have “a certain quality of an individual personality, by virtue of which he or she is set apart from ordinary people and treated as endowed with supernatural, superhuman, or at least specifically exceptional powers or qualities” (Ch. 12 pg.387). CEOs of a company are normally the ones who are classified as a charismatic leader. There are two sides of a charismatic leader, a good side and the dark side. The dark side of the leader may “use their powers to remake companies in their image and allow their interest and personal goals to override the goals...
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...Shobhit Devi COM/530 07/07/2014 Peter Ioveno Abstract Walt Disney Company “Of all the things I've done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal.” Walt Disney. Taking a step back into Walt Disney’s history reveals its humble beginnings accompanied by its share of controversies. The young workforce of 1940s described Walt Disney as an unfair leader as they felt he was an authoritative leader. It was evident at that time as Walt Disney did not want to budge from his formed idea of how to run the company and this led to tension. Yet there were loyalist who felt he was doing this to channel the talent in right direction to get maximum productiveness out of employees. Walt Disney did seem to have an influential effect on a certain group of employees as despite the troubles brewing this group was hard at work being creative. Today authoritarian leadership would spell disaster for Walt Disney Company if used by the management. Workers have the tendency to view this style as “being bossed around “and regard this very unprofessional in today’s era. With so many changes in law throughout the years workers are more aware of their rights as employee as well and this has created a more feeling of freedom in a workplace. Current Walt Disney prides itself on the ideas and imagination of its employees and also its customers. In doing so participative leadership quality seems to be used at the organization. In this style...
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...Organizational Commitment and Communication Paper Kendra Upchurch COM 530 August-08, 2012 Brent Smith Organizational Commitment and Communication Paper Organizational commitment and communication is an important issue in today’s competitive business environment. Organizational commitment can be distinguished with attitudes that are job related, how the employee is performing, and how an employee feels about their job. Listed in this paper you will find how the different leadership styles affect the Walt Disney company as a whole, you will find how the different sources of power may affect group communication. Also you will be able to identify the motivational theories that would be effective within Walt Disney Company, and how commitment in the organization plays an important role when pertaining to the organization’s communications. According to Robbins and Judge (2011), leadership is defined as the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals. Organizations need strong leadership and strong management for optimal effectiveness. Transformational leadership and charismatic leadership style both play an important role when dealing with Walt Disney as an organization. Transformational leadership inspires followers to transcend their self-interest for the good of the organization. For example, at Walt Disney the core purpose is simply to make people happy. Transformational leaders have to frame their vision by providing employees with a...
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...Organizational Commitment and Communication Kaitlyn Dixon COM/530 June 25, 2012 Professor Mark Durand Organizational Commitment and Communication Walt Disney‘s new Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger has brought peace to the “Disney Way.” In 2005 Walt Disney named Bob Iger as the new Chief Executive Officer replacing the power reign of Michael Eisner. In comparison to Eisner’s overbearing charismatic leadership Iger has taken the approach of a transformational leader, Different sources of power have changed the level of group communication between employees and managers. The more referent power seen by Iger has opened the flood gates to the channels of communication within the organization. The Walt Disney organizational culture should also implement an effective strategy when motivating employees. Leadership and power can institute a small change in motivation. Implementing the goal setting theory can encourage motivation and a higher level of commitment. Along with goals Walt Disney also has many programs that increase the affective commitment and employee engagement. With Walt Disney’s new CEO leading the way, sources of power, motivation, and commitment are sure impact communication positively. Leadership Eisner used his role as a charismatic leader to enhance his power and allow his personal agenda to take precedence above the Walt Disney goals of the organization (Robbins & Judge, 2011). Charismatic leaders can be insightful however in this case the...
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...Organizational Behavior & Communication Paper Jessica Ginger COM/530 January 30, 2012 Aileen Aspect The research in this paper focuses on the relationship between organizational communication and organizational culture. Many things can effect communication and culture to including determining if an organization is living up to the standard set forth in their core values and resolving conflict through these values as well. Organizational Behavior & Communication Paper Starbucks has created one of the most exceptional models of organizational culture and communication in American business history. Starbuck’s culture is built on the platform of creating the ultimate coffeehouse experience for the consumer. It accomplishes this through offering the highest quality of coffee, hiring a diverse and passionate workforce, and sustaining the environment in which it operates. Starbucks commitment to social awareness has created a strong healthy organizational culture thus aligning their espoused values and enacted values. For example in the coffee bean farming industry, Starbucks became a leading supporter and purchaser of Fair Trade Certified coffee. Through their commitment to the Global Exchange and Fair Trade they are the only company licensed to sell the coffee in 23 countries. This action supported a core value by allowing Starbucks to still purchase their high quality coffee while supporting human rights issues. Another example would be their...
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...Sciences – Volume 13, Number 3 (2010) 387 Relationship between Interpersonal Communication Skills and Organizational Commitment (Case Study: Jahad Keshavarzi and University of Qom, Iran) Hassan Zarei Matin Associate Professor, University of Tehran, Iran Golamreza Jandaghi Associate Professor, University of Tehran, Iran Fateme Haj Karimi Graduate, Public Management, University of Tehran, Iran Ali Hamidizadeh Graduate, Public Management, University of Tehran, Iran Abstract The aim of this paper is to identify the interpersonal communication skills that enhance organizational commitment. To do so in a descriptive survey, the models provided by Robbins and Hunsaker and by Allen and Meyer were used to measure interpersonal communication skills and organizational commitment respectively. The used tool was questionnaire. The statistical community included public organizations in Qom city among which two organizations were selected randomly. Sampling was also conducted randomly in both organizations. Finally, 106 individuals responded to questionnaire items. The findings of the research show that among existing skills in the model, just team building skill has a significant relation with organizational commitment. Keywords: Interpersonal Communication Skill, Organizational Commitment, Robbins and Hunsaker, Team building 1. Introduction The need for thoughtful, effective communication in the workplace is paramount. Seldom does an employee work in absolute isolation...
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...IN THE ORGANIZATION : Three (3) : The course gives an insight into the intricacies of organizational processes. It is designed to help develop the students’ awareness of their behavior and performance in the workplace as affected by their personalities, skills, potentials, job satisfaction, motivation, leadership abilities, among others. It also promotes an understanding of people and organizational dynamics which would enable the students to adapt and adjust better in the workplace. Additional topics like ethics, performance and commitment, and becoming a better employee would impress on students the ways by which they could become valuable assets to the organization. Different activities which include case studies and reaction papers bring to life the theories and concepts, while honing the students’ analytical, critical and decision-making skills. V. Objectives of the Course: At the end of the course, the business student should be able to: A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cognitive discuss the key concepts of the course. describe the different theories learned. explain the structure and design of organizations. expound on organizational processes and dynamics. describe the role of culture, groups and leaders in promoting and sustaining the quality of employee performance. 6. Discuss the implications of personality, individual differences, values, attitudes, teamwork, ethics, trust and commitment, among others, to the motivations and performance of employees. B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Affective...
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...www.ccsenet.org/ijps International Journal of Psychological Studies Vol. 2, No. 2; December 2010 Organizational Climate and its Effects on Organizational Variables: An Empirical Study Jianwei Zhang (Corresponding author) School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China E-mail: jianweizhang@263.net Yuxin Liu Business School, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing 100029, China Abstract This study investigated the characteristics of organizational climate and its effects on organizational variables. Investigation of 419 participants including both managers and employees indicated as follows: educational level, position and length of time working for the current organization had significant main effects on organizational climate; specialty, enterprise character and enterprise size also had significant main effects on organizational climate; organizational climate had significant main effects on human resources management effectiveness such as turnover intention, job satisfaction and work efficacy; organizational climate also had significant main effects on organization effectiveness like staff members’ organization commitment and collective identity. Keywords: Organizational climate, Human resources management effectiveness, Organization effectiveness 1. Introduction Research on organizational climate can be traced back to the 1930s. With the human relations movement pioneered by Hawthorne, researchers...
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...12-ICIT 9-11/4/07 in RoC Going for Gold ~ Best Practices in Ed. & Public Paper # : 07-08 Page- 1 /7 Challenges of Intercultural Management: Change implementation in the context of national culture Prof. Taina Savolainen School of Business, Management and Leadership, University of Joensuu, Finland taina.savolainen@joensuu.fi ABSTRACT This keynote address considers change implementation in the globalizing business environment in the context of culture. Organizations seek ways to cope with new situations in order to survive and be competitive. The primary strategic challenge in multicultural change processes is managing and implementing change successfully. The paper discusses the means of creating readiness for change and challenges they present to intercultural management. Keywords: Change, coping, culture, intercultural, implementation, middle management, readiness 1.0 Introduction Sustaining competitiveness force business organizations to adapt major changes and seek strategies that may be realized in varying, different cultural environments. This presents challenges to multicultural management, in general, and change implementation processes, specifically. Change implementation does no more concern organizational culture only. It is also dependent on understanding different national cultures and having behavioural skills accordingly. Organizations face, thus, constant challenge of change in management (Ascari, Rock & Dutta, 1995). Economic and social forces...
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...HR3010 Assignment 1: Literature Review What is the influence of 4 dimensions of Corporate Culture on Organizational Commitment on Organizational Commitment? Table of Content Introduction 3 Training and development 4 Teamwork 5 Employee/Organizational Communication 6 Emphasis on Reward 7 Corporate culture and organizational commitment 8 References 9 Introduction The employee attitude on organizational commitment has changed nowadays; they would no longer want to stay with a particular company for their whole working life. In the past, employees might be happy to remain in the organization where it could provide good job security. However, the competitive pressure from their competitors has made many organizations reluctant to focus on downsizing, restructuring therefore created less job security provided to employees. Many employees considered that their organization has broken the secure organizational bond and unhappiness might bring employees to tend to begin their new job search. With the idea of finding a new job, employees therefore might demotivate with their current job and underperform in the organization. It will become a huge issue for the organization to achieve their objectives as no organizations in fact, can survive in today’s competitive world unless their employees work effectively and are committed to the organization’s goals. Hence, organizations have no choice but have to consider maintaining their employees, especially...
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...Moon, M. Y. (2009). Making sense of common sense for change management buy-in. Management Decision, 47(3), 518-532. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00251740910946769 This paper proposes a model for a change manager to use when managing organizational development. The model examines the importance of ordinary common sense when used in organizational change management. The model itself focuses on the change manager’s ability to link self-awareness and flexibility with a common sense perspective to achieve employee buy-in and the rollout of the change. While using good practical sense in everyday matters may seem trivial and obvious, the author will imply that routine organizational changes may lack common sense. The reason for this is that...
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...DRS3023 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION STYLE & ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT WITH GENDER AS THE MODERATING FACTOR PROPOSAL FOR: MDM. DINA ABDUL RAZAK PREPARED BY: NORSYAFINAZ BINTI SHAH RIZAL THOMAS 012011110183 NURHASSAN BIN AZIZ 012011030529 MOHD NASRIQ BIN YAZID 012011030196 Submission date: [ 5-Jul-13 ] | Content | Page | | ABSTRACT (executive summary) | 3 | 1.0 | INTRODUCTIONBackground of studyProblem statement ObjectivesResearch questionScope of studyJustification of study | 4445556 | 2.0 | LITERATURE REVIEWManagement Communication StyleOrganizational CommitmentGender | 7788 | 3.0 | THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK & HYPOTHESISVariable relationshipTheoretical FrameworkHypothesis | 9999 | 4.0 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGYResearch ToolsSampling ProcedureData Collection Method | 10101010 | 5.0 | CONTRIBUTION OF RESEARCHExpected significant contributions to a new knowledgeExpected benefits to the country/society/organization | 1111 | 6.0 | TIME FRAME | 12 | 7.0 | BUDGET | 13 | 8.0 | CONCLUSION | 14 | 9.0 | REFERENCE | 15 | ABSTRACT Our purpose of this study is to add to the research of relationship between management communication style & organizational commitment with gender as moderator effect. We design this study to find out the impact of organizational commitment on employee performance. This study shall review what factors increases or decreases the organizational commitment and how this will affect the employee performance...
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...Select Strategy www.selectstrategy.com 1 877 HR ASSET 1 877 472 7738 Improving Performance by Breaking Down Organizational Silos Understanding Organizational Barriers Restructuring initiatives have become common rather than exceptional occurrences. Some are successful, others not. Once new organizational structures are in place, they typically have their limitations. Virtually every organizational chart or model, in medium to large sized companies, divides employees into business units and/or departments. This is necessary to focus skills and pool common interests and resources to achieve specific company objectives. There is however, a downside that is often not catered for – a silo effect which impacts performance. In this paper, the silo effect will be defined, the dangers presented by silos will be briefly outlined, and an approach and suggestions to reduce these silos will be discussed. The Silo Effect Defined Silos may be defined as groups of employees that tend to work as autonomous units within an organization. They show a reluctance to integrate their efforts with employees in other functions of the organization. The effect has the propensity to exist throughout a Company, or between subsidiaries within a wider corporation, resulting in division and fragmentation of work responsibilities within the organization. Departments and business units can fragment into even smaller silos based on strong personal bonds, and areas of commonality...
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...Organizational Structure and Culture Paper NUR 492 October 21, 2013 Tisa Carlisle Organizational Structure and Culture Paper This paper will review the organizational structure and culture of Palmetto Health, an acute care hospital located in Columbia, South Carolina. The focus will be on the medical-surgical unit. The paper will review the type of organizational structure and how communication is affected by the social and cultural aspects of this hospital. Also discussed is how Palmetto Health provides client-centered care to accomplish their mission statement, “To be remembered by each patient as providing the care and compassion we want for our families and ourselves” (Palmetto Health, 2013). Type of Organizational Structure The type of organizational structure used at Palmetto Health is a hybrid structure. This organizational structure, as it grows, organizes both self-contained units and functional units into a hybrid organization (Sullivan & Decker, 2009). This hybrid structure improves alignment between corporate and service goals. The hybrid structure also encourages better adaptation to the environment while maintaining its efficiency. A weakness of the hybrid structure is conflict between top administration and managers. Managers often resent administrators’ intrusions into what they see as their area of responsibility. Over time, these organizations tend to accumulate large corporate staff to oversee divisions in an attempt to coordinate service...
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