The next one is Pluralist. So, from the word organization is all good.
This means that there is
Plural it means more than one that individual no such thing as an “essence of evil” because an
belongs in a certain organization have their own essence exists, and all existing things are good.
beliefs, and values. Anything pluralistic involves In goodness theory, it inquiries into what sorts
a diversity of different ideas or people. Such as of things are good, and what the word "good"
pluralistic society is a diverse one, where the really means. It is in the interest of moral
people in it believe all kinds of different things philosophy to adequately and accurately define
and tolerate each other's beliefs even when the meaning of goodness. This is important
they don't match their own. Same goes with, because the meanings of goodness set the
individuals belong to organization are people foundation for an ethical theory. For example,
holding different beliefs, backgrounds, and in a company or organization, if individuals
lifestyles can coexist in the same society and think that goodness is defined as the right
participate equally in making actions and action. That is, whatever is good is also right; It
decisions in the organizations. That is why is good if and only if we ought to do it.
believe that there is no one particular issue or
point in time at which any group must assert
itself to stay true to its own expressed values,
but rather that there are a variety of issues and
points at which this is possible
Now we move on to the third one which is the And for the last theory under intrinsic and
instrumentalist Reject the ideas that ends can instrumental goodness, we have the obligation
be separated from the means & ends purposes theories. When we say obligation, it is the moral
or outcomes are intrinsically good in and of or legal duty that requires an individual to
themselves. Things are good when they lead to perform, as well as the potential penalties for
goodness. So if they think that the organization the failure to perform. An obligation is also a
decision benefit the organization in a good way, duty to do what is imposed by a contract,
then they conclude that things are good. Also in promise, or law. So, in an organization it is
instrumentalists theory it refers also to the view important that an individual must fulfill it’s
that propositional attitudes such as beliefs are obligation and he/she must do it along with the
not actually concepts on which we can base compliance of the rules and regulation given by
scientific investigations of the mind and brain, the organization. A theory of obligation is
but that acting as if other beings do have fundamentally concerned with the actions and
beliefs, values, and morals then it will be a big needs of individuals, both providers and
help to the organization in making decisions and beneficiaries of the organization itself.
actions, and also in implementing strategies as
well.
We need not appeal to any moral theory to
Let’s move on to the next theory which is the understand why moral beliefs must be
goodness theory. According to this theory grounded on a theory of value. Values guide
everything that exists is good insofar as it exists. actions. Thus, an appropriate understanding of
So, everything that happens within the
values leads us to an appropriate understanding
of our actions.
HBO SCRIPT So, the 1st contribution in order for the
organization to be more effective, groups and
For this part of the module, allow me to share
teams enhances its performance for the
to you the contributions of a group or teams
organization to be more competitive and create
towards organizational effectiveness. But first…
and edge among it’s competitors.
Why are groups and teams important for the Organizations gain from the members of
organization? cohesive group because they communicate
better; they share ideologies and respect
Teamwork is important in an organization opinions of fellow employees. This all create an
because it provides employees with an environment of cooperation resulting into
opportunity to bond with one another, which benefits and advantage to the organizations in
improves relations among them. Improved the form of increased productivity, low
employee relations also result from the fact employee turnover.
that teamwork enhances cohesion among
members, thanks to increased trust among The 2nd contribution a group or team within the
them. organization is its responsiveness to the
customers. Even though this aspect is difficult
How are groups used in an organization? or critical to achieve by other organizations due
Groups also help to solve operational problems, to some constraints, most of the organization
like quality and customer service and remain as finds a way to do this for the benefit of gaining
a team until the problem is reduced or a benefit of the organization. Customer
eliminated. Groups also help improve the responsiveness is so critical since it highlights
communication and problem solving abilities of your brand in a positive light. Every message
team members and create professional from customers, every query, and every
relationships that are valuable sources of communiqué that comes from customers would
assistance. ‘speak’ about how they feel about a company.
As a team or group within the organization it is
Groups and teams can help an organization gain our duty to enhance and improve by offering
a competitive advantage because they can (1) different ideas on how to meet the customers
enhance its performance, (2) increase its demands to the organization. Also, responses
responsiveness to customers, (3) increase from your customers leading to a healthy and
innovation, and (4) increase employees’ long-term relationship of a company with its
motivation and satisfaction. customers. It gives the organization knowledge
on how they will improve their organization by
hearing the feedback and comments coming
from its customers.
The 3rd contribution of the groups and teams in
the organization is to increase innovation.
Innovation allows organizations to coordinate
themselves with the changes of the
environment, market and costumer demand. It
is found that there is a relationship between
organizational culture innovations and the
adoption of information system.
Members belongs in a specific group has their Formal Group
own strengths and capabilities that will be a
A group that managers establish to achieve
great help in the whole innovation process for
organization goals
the organization.
Formal work groups can be cross-functional
Lastly is that the teams can increase motivation
composed of members from different
and satisfaction to their fellow co-workers
departments or cross-cultural composed of
because motivated employees will generally
members from different cultures or countries.
work harder, arrive on time, and focus on their
Also, the committees, or special project task
daily duties. Productivity levels could increase
forces. These groups are set up by management
and the overall output of a business may be
on either a temporary or permanent basis to
higher. Improved quality and improved
accomplish prescribed tasks.
customer service. Motivated and satisfied
members of the teams are highly adaptable, Informal Group
particularly when it comes to change, and they
have a positive attitude at work. They help to A group that managers or non-managerial
spread an organization's good reputation, employees form to help achieve their own goals
reduce rates of absenteeism, and improve or to meet their own needs. These informal
performance and profit. Employee motivation is groups emerge for a variety of reasons --
key to an organization’s success. It's the level of common interests, language or other personal
commitment, drive and energy that a relationships.
company's workers bring to the role every day. For example, the need for social interaction.
Without it, companies experience reduced Four nurses who work in a hospital and have
productivity, lower levels of output and it's lunch together twice a week can be considered
likely that the company will fall short of as informal group. Other examples of informal
reaching important goals too. teams are frienships, hobby groups, and sports
team.
the team that belongs in the organization we have nonetti to discuss with you the type of
should have an established system for how teams under formal and informal groups in an
their performance is evaluated and rewarded. organization.
Performance evaluation and reward systems
keep team members individually and mutually
accountable. If these groups and teams in
certain organization are being able to perform
this contribution to their company, then the
organization will surely gain a competitive
advantage among it’s competitors in the world
of business.
Let’s move on to the next part of this discussion
which is The Types of Groups and Teams in
Organizations.