Concept of Organizational Behavior
- Organizational behavior is the study of both group and individual performance and activity within an organization.
- Examines human behavior in a work environment and determines its impact on job structure, performance, communication, motivation, change management, leadership, etc.
- Investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations.
- One of the main goals of OB is to revitalize organizational theory and develop a better conceptualization of organizational life.
Fundamental Concepts of Organizational Behavior or Assumptions
- Individual Differences
- Perception
- A whole Person
- Motivated Behavior
- The desire for Involvement
- The value of the Person
- Human Dignity
- Organizations are Social System
- Mutuality of Interest
- Holistic Concept
Organizational Behavior System
A Basic OB Model (Components of OB System)
Disciplines that contribute to Organizational Behavior
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political Science
Also, Read: Organizational Structure: Common Organizational Design, Matrix Modelx
Purpose of Organizational Behavior
- It’s purpose is to build better relationships by achieving human objectives,
organizational objectives, and social objectives - Organizational Behavior is;
- A separate field of Study and not a Discipline Only.
- An interdisciplinary Approach.
- Applied Science.
- A Normative Science.
- A Humanistic and Optimistic Approach.
- A Total System Approach.
Objectives of Organizational Behavior
Organizational behavior studies the mechanisms governing these interactions, seeking to identify and foster behaviors conducive to the survival and effectiveness of the organization.
- Job Satisfaction.
- Finding the Right People.
- Organizational Culture.
- Leadership and Conflict Resolution.
- Understanding the Employees Better.
- Understand how to Develop Good Leaders.
- Develop a Good Team.
- Higher Productivity.
Challenges and Opportunities of Organizational Behavior
- Improving Peoples’ Skills
- Improving Quality and
- Productivity
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Managing Workforce Diversity
- Responding to Globalization
- Empowering People
- Coping with Temporariness
- Stimulating Innovation and change
- Emergence of E-Organisation & E-Commerce
- Improving Ethical Behavior
- Improving Customer Service
- Helping Employees Balance Work Life Conflicts
- Flattening World
Limitations of Organizational Behavior
- Behavioral Bias
- The Law of Diminishing Returns
- Unethical Manipulation of People