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Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior Google and OB Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have leveraged the power of organizational behavior to create the world’s leading Internet search engine as well as one of the best places to work. What are Organizations? Groups of people who work interdependently toward some purpose Structured patterns of interaction Coordinated tasks Work toward some purpose Why Study Organizational Behavior Trends: Globalization Economic, social, and cultural connectivity with people in other parts of the world Effects of globalization on organizations: Greater efficiencies and knowledge sources Ethical issues about economies of developing countries New organizational structures and communication Greater workforce diversity More competitive pressure, demands on employees Trends: Information Technology Blurs temporal and spatial boundaries between employees and organizations Re-designs jobs and power relationships Increases value of knowledge management Supports telecommuting Supports virtual teams Telecommuting An alternative work arrangement where employees work at home or remote site, usually with a computer connection to the office Tends to increase productivity and empowerment, reduce stress and costs Problems with lack of recognition, lack of social interaction Trends: Changing Workforce Primary and secondary diversity -- but concerns about distinguishing people by ethnicity More women in workforce and professions Different needs of Gen-X/Gen-Y and baby-boomers Diversity has advantages, but firms need to adjust Trends: Employment Relationship Employability “New deal” employment relationship Continuously learn new skills Contingent work No contract for long-term employment Free agents, temporary-temporaries Minimum hours of work vary Employability vs Job Security Trends: Workplace Values Ethics Values are long-lasting beliefs about what is important in a variety of situations Define right versus wrong --guide our