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[Audio] Now Organizational Behavior Analysis on Office Space movie “How NOT to Run a Company” A case study on dysfunctional corporate culture and leadership failures using real OB theories. Presented by Ali Raza, Sahil Kumar, Umar, Muhammad Rafique, Khalil Ahmed.
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[Audio] Introduction Movie Overview Key Themes Office Space satirizes corporate dysfunction through Peter Gibbons' disengagement. Dysfunctional OB: micromanagement, toxic culture, poor leadership, low morale. Analysis Approach Five OB issues rated 1-10 with real-world recommendations..
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[Audio] Micromanagement (1/5) Control Frustration Low Rating Autocratic manager limits autonomy Employees feel stifled and demotivated Effectiveness rating of 1/10 Scene: Lumbergh’s endless demands (“Come in on Saturday…”).
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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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[Audio] Toxic Culture (3/5) Negative Norms Scene Examples Rigid rules over innovation (Flair policy parody) Milton’s desk moved; meaningless compliance enforced Outcome Resentment grows; creativity and morale decline.
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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..
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[Audio] Thankyou. Thankyou.