Samia OB Individual Assignment 2.edited

Assignments 1 & 2
Organizational Behaviour
Course Code :( MGT 2318)
Section:-B
Submitted To
SK Ms. Shayla Khanam
Assistant Professor
SoBE, UIU
Submitted By
Jannaun Nisa Samia
1112230107
Date of Submission:-
15-09-2024
Assignment: 1
Case Incident:
1) Does the people-first approach apply more to specific businesses or industries than
others? If so, what might they be? Why?
Yes, the people-first approach applies more to specific businesses or industries than others.
Nowadays, there are so many challenges for organizations. As global competition increases,
there are some economic factors and others, so it can take time to satisfy customers. To meet
customers, the employees of an organization need to be happy first. The people-first approach
can be beneficial here.
People-first approach means prioritizing the needs and well-being of an organization’s

employees. This strategy should be applied in more innovative organizations that want high
employee engagement in the workplace. They provide all the facilities to the employees to
ensure they are skilled enough for the company.
When an organization follows the people-first strategy, it will bring success to the organization.
When an employer gives employees a positive work environment and encourages them about
their work, employees feel motivated and will try to give their best to the organization. That’s
why this strategy should be applied.
2) What downside, if any, do you see in working at a company like Great Plains?
A people-first strategy can be beneficial for an organization and for an employee. But there can
be some downsides also. The downsides a company like Great Plains have-
 The company is focused on achieving its goal, so there might be high work pressure.
Some employees can feel that pressure despite having a positive environment.
 As this type of organization frequently arranges skill-based activities, programs, and
various events, some employees can see this as an extra burden.
3) What downsides, if any, do you see in managing a company like Great Plains?
People-first strategy refers to ensuring their employee's satisfaction first. This type of
organization focuses on developing the skills of the employees. For a manager, it is a great
challenge. As Great Plains follows the people-first strategy, the downsides I see in managing a
company like it is-
 To keep the employees engaged in their work, managers take various initiatives. It may
pressure them to always come up with new ideas.
 As there is a flat organizational structure, the decisions can be slower as some
hierarchical layers are missing.
Assignment-2
1
Cognitive dissonance is What we believe and do when there is a mismatch. It is an
incompatibility between our behavior and attitude.
In the given scenario, I am a mid-level manager in a company and a representative of a large

customer has hinted me to give his business if I give him and his family an all-expense-paid
cruise to the Caribbean. In this situation, my decision can lead to a situation of cognitive
dissonance. The representative is giving me such a great deal and if I accept this it will be
unprofessional and conflict with my ethics. I can feel that the offer is huge and can give me
many luxuries. But I would still not be able to accept this due to my ethics. I would feel guilty if
I did this.
Some factors will influence my desire to reduce dissonance. The factors are-
 At first, I will see if the offer is important or beneficial for me or not.
 If I have self-control over myself, I would deny the offer despite seeing the profit because
my morals would not support it.
 If I see there is a reward involved with the offer, there is a chance to survive with the
dissonance.
Based on Hofstede’s Framework, analyze workplace behavior in Bangladesh and suggest

improvements for each dimension.
Power Distance: -
Observation: - There can be a comparatively high level of acceptance of hierarchical systems in
Bangladesh.
Suggested Improvement: - Encourage open lines of communication to close the divide between
management and staff and promote increased employee participation in decision-making.
Individualism vs Collectivism: -
Observation: - There may be a tendency for collectivism, which prioritizes cohesiveness within
the group.
Suggested Improvement: To create a balance and encourage cooperation and teamwork while
simultaneously recognizing and applauding individuals' achievements.
Masculinity vs Feminity:-
Observation: - A possible propensity where masculinity is favored for achievement and
openness
Suggested Improvement: - Promote a more balanced strategy that values caring and forceful
traits to foster a positive work atmosphere.
Uncertainty Avoidance: -
Observation: - People prefer controlled settings and handle unknowns with caution.
Suggested Improvement: - Promote an attitude open to creativity, evolution, and taking risks to
build flexibility and adjust.
Long-Term vs Short-Term: -
Observation: There may be an emphasis on the immediate aim
Suggested improvements: Execute regular tactical evaluations that develop a balanced approach
for current activities while remaining aligned with general goals, balancing short-term and long-
term goals.

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