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Managing crazy behavior in organizations
1Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, Middletown, USA.
The Health Care Supervisor
|February 6, 1998
Summary
This study explores the dual nature of "crazy behavior" in organizations, offering management strategies to prevent destructive outcomes. Understanding these behaviors is key to maintaining organizational competence.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Behavior
- Management Science
Background:
- Crazy behavior is an inherent aspect of organizational dynamics.
- Its boundaries are often ambiguous compared to professional and ethical conduct.
- Administrators may inadvertently encourage or tolerate such behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the positive and negative facets of crazy behavior in workplaces.
- To propose management guidelines for addressing this behavior.
- To prevent organizational pathology and maintain competence.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of crazy behavior in organizational contexts.
- Exploration of the relationship between crazy behavior and professional/ethical standards.
- Review of administrative reactions and their impact.
Main Results:
- Crazy behavior presents both beneficial and detrimental aspects within organizations.
- Lack of clear boundaries makes it difficult to distinguish from acceptable conduct.
- Organizational tolerance, influenced by administrative reactions, is a significant factor.
Conclusions:
- Effective management strategies are crucial for harnessing positive aspects and mitigating negative impacts of crazy behavior.
- Clearer definitions and administrative awareness are needed to guide responses.
- Proactive management can prevent destructive consequences and preserve organizational effectiveness.