If we have little understanding of organizational processes we may fail to influence effectively and may even inadvertently inhibit organizational effectiveness. Organizational savvy is necessary for us to make a contribution and obtain satisfaction in joining with others in tasks. The big picture created by the systems perspective is the foundation for developing and maintaining a collaboratively interdependent organization. The systems perspective should guide organizational design, work design, strategic planning, communication, compensation plans, decision making procedures, problem solving, etc. Goals Goals, derived from the organization's mission and strategic planning process, provide purpose and direction for organizational members and work groups.
Goals have the most impact on behavior if they are clear and owned by individual members.
An organization can be described as a group of persons who are collaboratively interdependent. Role boundaries require regular maintenance in order for work to be carried out effectively. Individual Differences People differ in lots of ways. Understanding and appreciating these differences is necessary for successful for interdependent collaboration, especially in a self-managed workgroup. This monitoring is done not only by managers but also by members of work teams who review their own internal group processes and relationship to the mission of the larger organization.