SCENARIO 3-1 Making Sense of Behaviour in Organizations Is Challenging at the at the Best

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SCENARIO 3-1
Making sense of behaviour in organizations is challenging at the best of times.Many changes occur on almost a daily basis,which affects a company's ability to compete and maintain profitability while at the same time paying attention to employee needs,globalization and increasing multiculturalism.Jack Fraser,director of human resources at Central Telecom,wished to take some further training and join managers from other organizations to learn about the forces that shape workplace diversity.During his training sessions,Jack became keenly aware of the many factors that cause and contribute to diversity and what some of the impacts are upon employees individually and collectively.Jack determined that if Central Telecom is to keep pace with the competition and provide a good place for employees to work and also retain their services over the longer term,he would have to develop a program and standards to facilitate the process.Good dialogue with company personnel,accurate information from others with similar experiences,and a dedication toward a quality work life would all assist.Sensitive issues centered on employee values and attitudes would have to be addressed and the impact from the larger society considered and incorporated.In short,Jack needs to grasp not only a full understanding of organizational dynamics,but must use his experience and expertise to apply the process to his company.
-Refer to Scenario 3-1.Despite the fact that Jack is focusing on diversity issues,he realizes that employees at Central Telecom also must have job satisfaction if productivity is to increase and if employees are to be retained over the long term.Which of the following factors will Jack pay the least attention to as he designs his plan to increase job satisfaction?

• A)fair and equitable rewards
• B)opportunity to use skills and abilities
• C)supportive working environment
• D)federal and provincial policy on minimum pay standards
• E)immediate supervisor who is supportive and understanding

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Definitions:

Psychological Contracts

An unwritten agreement between an employee and their employer regarding mutual expectations of inputs and outcomes.

Personal Employment Agreements

Contracts between an employer and an employee detailing the terms of employment including duties, compensation, and conditions of work.

Holland's Theory

A theory that matches people's preferences for work environments and personality types to help them find suitable careers.

Occupations

Types of jobs or professions characterized by a specific set of skills, tasks, and responsibilities.