The term ‘organizational’ is used as a qualifying adjective for any type of element or situation related to organizations of various types. It is possible to use this word in infinite situations or for numerous phenomena, such being able to vary from one organization to another and acquiring different meanings in each case.
An organization is a social creation that involves the gathering of various individuals who must be, in most cases, superior to one. Normally, an organization is established with a purpose and a defined objective for which it must concentrate its efforts and resources, whether it is a lucrative or charitable objective. The organization also assumes that its members share elements in common and that they are brought together in such a way because of similar interests or because they all work towards the same result.
At the same time, an organization supposes a delimitation between the internal environment and the external environment in which there may be other organizations with which to coexist and/or compete. Although organizations are human creations, certain types of animal organization can also be observed that, although primitive, imply working together in favor of certain objectives.
This is why organizational will refer to all phenomena, individuals or situations that occur within or in relation to a given organization. Today, the term is used largely in the workplace or business in which organizational systems are very characteristic. In this sense, organizational dynamics and the generation of certain climates are essential elements for the proper functioning of the organization, becoming very common terms used in the professional environment.
It can be said, then, that organizational will be useful to describe the functioning of the various parts of an organization, its members, its functioning and its particular dynamics, among other things.
Organizational development
However, in order for the organizational dynamics of which we spoke above to generate favorable climates for the expansion and proper functioning of the organization in question, harmony and joint work between managers and members of the organization will be necessary and very useful. Meanwhile, this particular issue will deal with organizational development that precisely addresses the operation, development and effectiveness of the various organizations.
Because organizational development will seek to generate alternatives for the organization to sustain itself and function correctly over time by investing in human resources, streamlining processes, creating a certain style and guiding all members towards the same direction; Also, the contribution and effort made by those who participate in it, whether from a managerial or merely collaborative position, is essential.
On the other hand, organizational development can focus on internal change, based on the analysis of the organization and its immediate environment, which will precisely allow it to obtain sensitive information about what to modify and what is the best path to follow.
On the other hand, it should be noted that the organizational structure of the work presented by a company or company will directly influence the perception that the worker has of his conditions and professional performance in it. When the organizational structure is vertical and has a long chain of command, it will not be conducive to teamwork, while horizontal type structures will facilitate it.
The structure always affects the rules, procedures, limitations suffered by employees in the development of their tasks.
The relevance of organizational culture
Organizational Culture implies the set of experiences, habits, customs, values and beliefs that characterize an organization. Meanwhile, this culture usually presents varied consequences on the behavior of the members of the organization, for example in what is inherent to the attraction and selection of members, or in the retention and voluntary replacement of the same. So, the greater the correspondence between the values of the employees with the organizational culture, the greater their commitment to the organization, with fewer chances of voluntary retirement or rotation.
Organizational psychology
Meanwhile, within the vast field of psychology we can find a specialty called as Psychology of work and organizations which deals with addressing the behavior of individuals at work and in organizations, both in their individual and group development; and on the other hand, it will focus on the experiences that arise in the work context.
In its comprehensive approach, organizational psychology and its representatives are concerned with describing, explaining, and predicting some behaviors, but also with resolving specific conflicts that arise from this study. Because the fundamental mission of their work is to improve the performance of the organization and that each member enjoy a satisfactory personal development in it that adds to its quality of life.
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