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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.