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Supporting Organizational Behavior
Supporting Organizational Behavior
Lisa Fields, Angela H, Amanda Jordan, Chitton Scott, Kerri
HCS 370
Sept 10, 2018
Katherine Crawford

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Supporting Organizational Behavior
“No man is an island” is a famous quote by John Donne that refers to the connection’s
humans have to one another to thrive. Likewise, so it is within organizations. Organizations
would not exist if it were not for the formation, development, and maintenance of groups and
teams. In fact, it is the grouping and “teaming” of individuals that creates the structures and
cultures of an organization. Organizational structures can range from simple to hierarchal, but the
common denominator found in all, are the groups and teams that execute the mission of the
organization. Learning about the impact, communication, employee roles, intervention methods
and benefits of out sourcing is important because this helps support organizational behavior.
First, in a professional environment a two or more people together is a group and usually
they are working toward a common goal. A group who works together to achieve that common
goal is often referred to as a team. Groups who are not teams can have a negative impact on
organizational behavior while teams tend to have a more positive and efficient impact on
organizational behavior. Groups who are not working together as a team often bring conflict to
light which can have a negative impact on productivity as well as customer service. Teams
working together bring improved productivity, performance enhancement, positive customer
service, and a welcoming environment. Positive and effective teams make work successful and
more enjoyable while groups who can not function as a team can make work stressful and more
difficult. Teams can bring experiences and thoughts that allow for organizational growth. Teams
not only improve the organization, but also allow for growth in team members. Team members