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Organizational Behavior

Introduction

  • Provide a Foundation in Organizational Behavior (OB) concepts and theories.
  • Develop Analytical Skills: Learn to analyze and solve organizational issues.
  • Understand Contributions of Social Sciences: Apply insights from psychology, sociology, and other fields to OB.
  • Prepare for Research Projects: Use OB knowledge to develop and execute research on real-world organizational problems.

1. Learning Objectives

  • What is OB? Definition, challenges, opportunities, and contributing disciplines.
  • Perception and Decision Making: How individuals perceive their environment and make decisions.
  • Motivation and Job Satisfaction: Understanding what drives people at work and how job satisfaction impacts performance.
  • Personality and Values: The influence of individual traits and personal values on behavior.

Part 1: Foundations of Individual Behavior

Part 2: Foundations of Group Behavior

  • Diversity in Organizations: The role of diversity in organizational success and challenges.
  • Leadership: Key leadership styles and their impact on group dynamics.
  • Group Behavior and Decision-Making: How groups form, behave, and make decisions together.

  • Organizational Design and Structure: How organizations are structured and how this affects behavior.
  • Organizational Culture: The shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape an organization.
  • Networks and Relationships: The importance of internal and external networks within organizations.

Part 3: The Organizational System

2.Why Organizational Behavior is Important

  • For Employees and Managers:

  • Interpersonal Skills: Leadership and communication are crucial for success.
  • Job Performance: OB helps improve motivation, performance, and satisfaction at work.

  • For Organizations:

  • Reduced Turnover: A better understanding of OB helps retain high-quality employees.
  • Better Recruitment: Strong organizational behavior leads to more effective hiring practices.
  • Increased Performance: A positive work environment fosters innovation and productivity.

3.Three Levels of Analysis in OB

  • Individual Level: How individual personality, perception, and motivation affect behavior.
  • Group Level: How leadership, team dynamics, and group decision-making influence outcomes.
  • Organizational Level: How organizational structure and culture impact overall performance.

4.Key Definitions in OB

  • Organizational Behavior (OB): The study of how individuals and groups behave within an organization, including the impact of structure, culture, and leadership on behavior.
  • Perception: The process by which individuals interpret and make sense of their surroundings.
  • Motivation: The internal forces that drive individuals to pursue goals and achieve success at work.
  • Job Satisfaction: A person's overall feeling of contentment with their job, which can affect their performance.
  • Leadership: The ability to guide, influence, and inspire a group towards achieving goals.
  • Organizational Culture: The shared beliefs, values, and practices that characterize an organization and influence behavior.

5.Disciplines Contributing to OB

  • Psychology: Understanding individual behavior through cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.
  • Social Psychology: Studying how individuals influence and are influenced by others within groups.
  • Sociology: Examining how individuals interact within social systems, including organizational settings.
  • Anthropology: Exploring cultural influences on behavior and organizational practices.
  • Economics: Understanding decision-making and resource management within organizations.