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DISCUSSION BOARD 2 1 Discussion Board 2 Isabella Botero Sanchez BMAL 500: Organizational Behavior Dr. Jeremy Pickwell January 23, 2024 Author Note Isabella Botero I have no known conflict of interest to disclose. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Isabella Botero Sanchez. Email: iboterosanchez@liberty.edu

DISCUSSION BOARD 2 1 Business Case The case study selected for this discussion is Whole Foods vs Whole Amazon; according to the reading, the case study is based on the impact Whole Foods had after Amazon acquired the grocery store in 2017. The key component of this case study is the immediate impact Whole Foods had, which created a clash between stores because both stores have totally opposite views when it comes to product selection and pricing. (Blanding, 2018) So, overall, the main key topic is positive organizational behavior; according to this article, research from the positive organizational behavior perspective examines the subjective and contextual factors that enable people and communities to feel good about their work, perform better, and ultimately give organizations a competitive edge, has also largely supported this evidence. Consequently, a growing body of research has demonstrated that effective HRM systems may raise employee engagement and motivation, which will have a substantial effect on output and performance. (Manuti et al.,2020). Business Case Solution According to the textbook, there are three steps to take to solve this problem. The first step is to identify the problem, and this can be done by defining the problem, which was already done above. Second, to identify what actually causes the problem, which is the clash between two different stores because of their goals, the textbook mentions that one of the biggest challenges is juggling the demands of various stakeholders, including communities, investors, customers, and staff. No matter what a particular manager may claim, most clearly prioritize one over the others, frequently at the expense of the others. However, some businesses genuinely make an effort to appease all parties. The third step is making recommendations to Amazon’s

DISCUSSION BOARD 2 1 leadership, which is based on what was stated above; if there is a business interested in buying another one, it is essential to make sure it has similar goals. (Kinicki, 2022, p.279) Biblical Integration As Christians, we need to understand that God called us to have positive behavior toward others because this is the main key point this week: the Bible mentions in Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” So, good behavior is part of the testimony we need to share with others in moments where different views are being shared. To maintain a healthy work environment, it became essential to listen to one another and stay open to suggestions to be able to build the best solution. References Blanding, M. (2018, May 14). Amazon vs. Whole Foods: When Cultures Collide . HBS Working Knowledge. https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/amazon-vs-whole-foods-when-cultures-collide Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Kinicki, A. (2022). Organizational behavior: A practical, problem-solving approach . Langara College. Manuti, A., Giancaspro, M. L., Molino, M., Ingusci, E., Russo, V., Signore, F., Zito, M., & Cortese, C. G. (2020). “Everything will be fine”: A study on the relationship between employees’ perception of sustainable HRM practices and positive organizational behavior during COVID19. Sustainability (Basel, Switzerland), 12 (23), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3390/su122310216

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