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Samsung and Collegial Model of Ob
Samsung and Collegial Model of Ob
3. Constant change
Flat structure
No hierarchical based system of work
People work as team
No tussle with respect to the status and job title
Manager ensure a team performance and positive and motivating work environment
Extension of supportive model
Depends on management’s ability to foster the feeling of partnership between the
employees
Manager focused on Team Performance ; Employee towards Task and harmonious
relations with other employees
Collegial means shared responsibility among groups of colleagues. The collegial model of
organizational behavior focuses on promoting teamwork in the organization.Under this model,
all organization’s members are team members, no one is superior to anyone, no one is a
subordinate, all are equal, and collective efforts are means to achieve desired goals.
Here, the manager works as a team member and also as a coach. His task is to promote team
works and ensure good team performance. He regularly promotes teamwork and monitors
results. This model assumes teamwork is better than individual work and it has the potential to
get better results. Since managers and employees work in a team their relationships become
stronger, employees participate in important meetings, their ideas are valued, there seems respect
for each other, and harmonized working environment is created.
This model best fit for organizations seeking to achieve competitive advantages as it is the pool
of diverse talents and skills directed to achieve common goals.
Overall, the collegial model of organizational behavior is a good fit for Samsung. It aligns with
the company's values and helps to create a positive and productive work environment.
Here are some specific examples of how Samsung applies the collegial model of organizational
behavior:
Samsung's employee survey program: Samsung surveys its employees every year to get
feedback on their work experiences. This feedback is used to improve employee
satisfaction and engagement.
By applying the collegial model of organizational behavior, Samsung is able to create a positive
and productive work environment that supports employee development and innovation.