Work Behaviors

Read the mini-case study in section 2.1. “Case in Point: SAS Institute Invests in Employees.” The study generally discusses the approach of a major software company to its employees. Then, consider the “Factors That Have the Strongest Influence over Work Behaviors” from figure 2.15. Describe how each of the four factors is managed by SAS. Do you agree with the firm’s policies? Note: Additional reading can be found at: Crowley. (2013). How SAS Became The World's Best Place To Work. Fast Company. http://www.fastcompany.com/3004953/how-sas-became-worlds-best-place-work Prepare a two-page (double-spaced) essay. Cite references, using APA format, for any material that you use in preparing the essay. Papers will be assessed using the following criteria: Describes each of the four factors clearly and correctly. Provides an example of how each of the four factors is managed. Clearly states position of whether they agree or not with the policies. Writing is clear. Used appropriate grammar and writing to express ideas. References (if used) were cited properly Urgency 3 hours

Another factor is that the organisation has always treated its staff the same way be it in bad or good times. SAS works oppositely compared to most organisations; they do not lay off employees to cut costs when its production is low but instead reward the worker's loyalty and general success (The Economist Newspaper Ltd, 2007).

The company also offers carefully planned and chosen attractive perks to their employees. The organisation carries out employee satisfaction surveys on a routine basis, and any perks that are granted are as a result of the outcomes. Additionally, the organisation is determined to do away with anything that hinders efficiency at work. To cater for the health of workers, the campus has regular gyms, swimming pools, and tennis and baseball courts.

SAS Company also ensures that the staffs understand the importance of the work that they undertake. Software programmers are encouraged to own their work as long as they work for the company. With the understanding that the products they create are likely to be used by customers for over a decade inspires them to invest themselves in doing quality work (Ideas, 2010).

I agree with the policies that SAS has implemented in managing its employees. Besides of the evidence of the effect of the systems on its workers, I agree that much focus should be on the employees for they are the ones that are under the success or failure of the company.