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[...] I.2-Collective Behaviors? Collective behaviors within companies are the result of a complex interaction between several individual and contextual factors. Differences between individuals influence group dynamics. Indeed, it is difficult to "ensure complete cohesion of the group and coordinate the actions of each individual". Companies are based on corporate culture, with its values, norms, and practices, which provide a general framework for action. Group dynamics, characterized by interactions, power relations, and decision-making processes, also shape collective behaviors. Power games, inherent to any organization, can generate tensions and conflicts that impact collaboration. [...]
[...] In a company with a hierarchical structure that follows a bureaucratic approach (Max Weber), managerial policies emphasize authority. Decisions are often centralized and communication follows a strict downward path. On the other hand, in a company with a horizontal structure (Mintzberg's adhocracy), managerial policies favor collaboration, group autonomy, and decentralized decision-making. This approach reduces barriers between different hierarchical levels and promotes a culture of transparency and flexibility. The company culture also affects policies for recognition and reward, communication modes, and leadership styles. By adapting managerial policies to the company culture, leaders can optimize organizational performance. [...]
[...] The HR department develops talent management policies, compensation, and employee well-being, ensuring team motivation and competence. Managers are responsible for the daily implementation of policies, team supervision, and performance evaluation, adapting directives to operational reality. All these instances work in synergy to ensure that company management is consistent and effective, aligning strategic objectives, managerial practices, and employee expectations. II.3-Need to adapt them To produce optimal performances, companies must adapt managerial policies to the different needs and interests of employees. Individual and collective behaviors vary greatly, and a single approach cannot respond to this diversity. [...]
[...] The organization is a set of individuals in interaction I.1 - Individual behaviors . Individual behaviors are the result of a complex interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors. How can we explain the diversity of human behaviors within the same social group? The study of individual behaviors within organizations reveals real complexity. Indeed, individuals are both the product of their past and the actors who have shaped their character today. Behaviors are thus shaped by several factors, ranging from the biology of individuals to social interactions. [...]
