COMM 305 1st EditionLecture 27Outline of Last Lecture 1. Approaches to Organizational Communication a. Organization as container b. Organization as producer c. Organization as constituted 2. Unobtrusive and connective control theory a. Forms of control (simple, technological, bureaucratic) b. Connective control - identification and discipline3. Example: Control on a cruise Outline of Current Lecture 1. Approaches to Organizational Communication a. Organization as container b. Organization as producer c. Organization as constituted 2. Unobtrusive and concertive control theory a. Forms of control (simple, technological, bureaucratic) b. Concertive control - identification and discipline 3. Example: Mud, Blood, and the BeerCurrent LectureYou become the agent of control.You identify with the agent in some way. What the organization values you come to value. We work at places because we believe what they are doing.Someone that is connected to the organization will make choices naturally with what the organization wants. We may not be aware of the ways we are being controlled. Joanna’s boss encourages her to wear more flair. She wasn’t getting into the companies ideas. There was another coworker that wore much flair. He got into the companies beliefs. Question 1 What is organizational osmosis? We either do or don’t go with the values of an organization. Organizational Osmosis Seemingly effortless adoption of the ideas, values, and culture of an organization on the basis of preexisting socialization.Question 2 Did you experience organizational osmosis before coming to A&M? Explain. Question 3 What does it mean to say that organizational assimilation is inherently reciprocal? Give and take from each end. Taking on the values of the organization. I am an individual. You have your own beliefs and ideas. You may believe some of what you’re taught, not believe some. You can help change the
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