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The myth of self-managing teams: a reflection on the allocation of responsibilities between individuals, teams and the organization

Article Abstract:

A framework is developed to analyze the accountability and responsibility of teams within the organization. In this framework, it is demonstrated that teams can bear responsibilities that can never be borne by a group of individuals. Two sample cases of self-managing teams in production facilities are analyzed as illustrative examples. The implications of the framework for the allocation of responsibility between individuals, teams and the organization are discussed.

Production Management, Evaluation, Work groups, Teamwork (Workplace), Ethical aspects, Responsibility

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An ABC-analysis of ethical organizational behavior

Article Abstract:

Research was conducted to examine organizational behavior using the Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC)-analysis as a tool. It is derived from the field of psychology where it is employed as a tool for the understanding of behavior in general and organizational behavior in particular. Results indicate that it can contribute to the solution of a long existing problem in business ethics. It also elucidates the reasons for the occurrence of certain behaviors.

Organizational Methods NEC, Organizational change, Organizational behavior

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Understanding participation

Article Abstract:

A classificatory scheme is proposed to distinguish between different types of participation as well as the sources and motives behind those different types. Participation refers to a situation in which workers have a stake in the firms that employ them. Participation tries to create an over-arching common interest, distinguishing it from bargaining in which separate and opposing interests are accepted.

Participative Management, Negotiation, Negotiations

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