introduction on organizational behaviour
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Organizational Behavior
It helps firms achieve effectiveness of their activities e.g. people and resources
Features of OBOB is the study of human behavior
The study is about behavior in organizations
Knowledge about human behavior would be useful in improving an organization’s effectiveness
Role of Organizational Behavior
OB refers to the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations and the interaction between organizational members and their external environment
OB is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups and structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge towards improving an organization’s effectiveness
To sum up, OB obviously comprises individual behavior, group behavior and of the organization itself
Definition and Meaning of OB
There are differences between individuals
A whole person concept e.g. hiring an individual for an organization
Caused behavior e.g. tackle the issue at its root
Human dignity e.g. proper respect and recognition of all kinds employees
Organizations are social systems e.g. social and psychological laws
Mutuality of interest among organizational members e.g. IDL goals and organizational interests
Holistic organizational behavior e.g. an all encompassing view of people in orgs.
Need for management e.g. improving an organization’s effectiveness
Foundations of OB
1. OB provides a road map to our lives in an organization
2. The field of OB uses scientific research to help us understand and predict organizational life
3. OB helps us influence organizational events
4. OB helps an individual understand himself/herself and others better.
5. OB helps the manager to understand the basis of motivation
6. OB is useful for maintaining cordial industrial relations
7. The subject of OB is also useful in the field of marketing
8. Career in management and ‘people skill’
9. Motivation towards higher productivity and better results
Importance of OB
Failure on the domestic front/personal lives
OB has not contributed to improved interpersonal relations in organizational settings e.g. jealousies, back-stabbing, leg-pulling, inequalities in reward system etc. go side by side with nice lectures, training programs, smiles, and the like.
The subject of OB has almost become a fad with mangers in most of the organizations e.g. common uniforms, open offices and shared canteens etc.
OB is selfish and exploitative serves only the interest of management e.g. motivation, efficiency, and productivity
The subject breeds a competitive spirit among the employees instead of harmony with one another
Shortcomings
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