Hawthorn studies were done to find out the effects of changing the working environment on the productivity of the workers. Specifically, the lighting system was improved and the results were that the productivity of the employees improved in return. The managers apply this in various ways. It all involves improvement of the working environment. The employees working in a risky environment are given insurance covers so that in case of any injuries, compensation can be received. This motivates the employees to continue working in such an environment. Some employees are provided with food in the working place. Some are provided with both breakfast and lunch. In some organizations, people are allowed to work in groups and in the process, socialization is enhanced. Working together makes employees to supervise each other and each learns from the other. Strict supervision is eliminated hence employees conduct their activities without fear. All this helps to improve the working conditions of the employees. With these benefits, employees work harder as a way of rewarding the organization. This is why organizations that provide these benefits have increased employee productivity.
The major reason behind the study was to find out the effect of the environment on the productivity of the workers. During the time, provision of various kinds of benefits to employees had evolved. The organizations were also struggling to improve the relationship between employees and the management. There was the need to find out the effects of these on the productivity of the employees.
There is a difference between dominant culture and subculture in a working environment and in a given society. The dominant culture is the one that is followed by the majority of the individuals. The people from the dominant culture have one language, beliefs, and values. On the other hand, the values, religion, and language used by the subculture are usually different. The beliefs, values, and language adopted by the dominant culture are very influential in the organization as compared to that of the subculture. The jargon used by the two cultures is very different. Generally, there exist several differences between the two cultures.
The reason behind understanding the impact of a culture in an organization is that conflicts may arise in an organization due to cultural difference. Conflicts can affect organizations negatively. Some employees may leave an organization due to cultural differences. To avoid this, understanding the impact of a certain culture in an organization is important.
I have ever emphasized the need of respecting the religious beliefs of employees. Some people have strong beliefs that need to be honored. My argument was that people should be allowed to worship on their respective days. This will ensure that these employees are satisfied in the working environment.
Embracing cultural diversity is of great importance for an organization. Organizations should therefore have guidelines that are meant to put in place a good culture in an organization. The management should include the employees in formulating the guidelines that are to control the behavior of people. New employees should be trained on the expected culture in an organization. There is also the need to make changes to adopt the changes in cultural environment.
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Baack, D. (2012). Organizational behavior. San diego, Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
Sims, R. R. (1994). Ethics and organizational decision making: A call for renewal. Westport, Conn., u.a: Quorum Books.
