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Organizational Behavior Analysis: Office Space. How NOT to Run a Company.
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Introduction. Movie Overview. Office Space satirizes corporate dysfunction through Peter Gibbons' disengagement..
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Micromanagement (1/5). Control. Autocratic manager limits autonomy.
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[Audio] Job Dissatisfaction (2/5) Definition Scene Example Rationale Disengagement from repetitive, purposeless tasks Peter: “I don’t like my job… I don’t think I’ll go anymore.” Lack of recognition and growth fuels apathy across Initech..
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Toxic Culture (3/5). Negative Norms. Rigid rules over innovation (Flair policy parody).
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[Audio] Workplace Conflict (4/5) Stapler Theft Milton’s frustration sparks conflict Peter's Meltdown Iconic line: “I’m gonna burn the building down.” Lack of Resolution No effective conflict management.
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[Audio] Resistance to Change (5/5) Top down Changes Poor planning, no employee input Scene Examples Coworkers smashing faulty printer; Milton fired silently Effect Sabotage, distrust, and alienation.
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[Audio] Conclusion Leadership Shift Job Redesign Culture Building Change Management Transform micromanagement into transformational leadership. Promote autonomy and clear purpose. Foster communication, value employees. Involve employees actively for buy in. Final Quote: “Initech: A cautionary tale of OB failures”.
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[Audio] Summary & Key Takeaways Micromanagement Destroys autonomy, morale, and productivity Job Dissatisfaction Engagement drops without meaningful tasks Toxic Culture Compliance over creativity kills innovation Resistance & Conflict Rooted in poor communication and exclusion Learn from Initech: lead with empathy, involve teams, and design healthier workplaces..