Refer to Scenario: Swimco

question 8

Essay

Refer to Scenario: Swimco.Swimco monitors a number of environment factors that might affect its organization.Describe two factors that Swimco would be scanning,providing examples.You will want to consider the potential impact of the factor on the organization and its strategy in the company's future and how HRM can be adapted in response to the changing environmental factors.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the cohesion of the group becomes more important than considering facts realistically, leading to poor decisions.

Suppress Disagreement

The act of deliberately preventing or reducing the expression of differing opinions or conflicts.

Harmony

A pleasing combination or arrangement of different things, often referring to music, but also applicable to social and personal contexts.