Friday, November 21, 2008
Week 13- promotions
Organizational culture is a very important topic in todays international market. It is interesting to see how people from all over the world are working together. I think motivation is the key to getting things done from the employees no matter where they are from, they need to be motivated well like for example if the organization offers promotion on the basis of seniority then thats no motivation for people who are new. So i believe an organization should develop a culture where the promotion is given on the basis of performance and not seniority.
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In your idea that motivation is the key to getting things done regardless of their seniority, I believe you've touched on two cultural stems of the organization. Creating motivation for the employee to do excellent work and to have them continue to excel from year to year while reaching for promotional opportunities can be achieved through organizational structures. In Cheney et al., chapter 4, p. 87 - 101, they discuss the Functionalist Perspective as one where the leadership's main function is to "manipulate the culture". They believed that the leadership that embedded their assumptions into the missions, goals, structures, and work procedures of the organization would be more successful. Organizations that manipulate the culture and motivate their members to be more productive and be more innovative will surely create a organization that will meet or exceed its stated goals.
In Cheney et al. p. 101, they discuss the relationships that organizations develop with their members. Analyst Charmaine Wilson developed a list of stages that "newcomers" should go through in order to build a strong relationship between employees. In her list she mentioned: 5. Mutuality: Where the employee finds they have reached the plateau of "business as usual". The employee should be offered opportunities for input and decisions, and training to enrich the job experience.; 6: Commitment: The employee and the organization has demonstrated loyalty towards each other. Achievements and sacrifices have been recognized. The organization displays openness on expectations and offers hope. By having the organization employ this type of organizational relationship they can create an atmosphere where the employee feels respected and vital to the success of the company. When an employee feels they embody the vision and goals of the organization and they are recognized through artifacts, then the organization creates a culture of success.
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