Organizational Behavior

1. Organizational Behavior
By Nikhil Priya
Guided by Prof. D.S Ray

2. Meaning and Definition
Organizational behavior is the study of both group and individual
performance and activity within an organization. This area of study
examines human behavior in a work environment and determines its
impact on job structure, performance, communication, motivation,
leadership, etc. Organizational behavior is directly concerned with the
understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior in
organizations.
It is the systematic study and application of knowledge about how
individuals and groups act within the organizations where they work.
OB draws from other disciplines to create a unique field.

3. Origin of OB
• Origin of Organizational Behavior can trace its roots back to Max
Weber and earlier organizational studies.
• The Industrial Revolution is the period from approximately 1760
when new technologies resulted in the adoption of new
manufacturing techniques, including increased mechanization.
• The industrial revolution led to significant social and cultural
change, including new forms of organization.

4. Features of OB
1.A Separate Field of Study and not a Discipline Only.
2.An Interdisciplinary Approach.
3.Applied Science.
4.Normative Science.
5.A Humanistic and Optimistic Approach.
6.A Total System Approach.

5. Objectives of OB
• The organizations in which people work have an effect on their
thoughts, feelings, and actions. These thoughts, feelings, and
actions, in turn, affect the organization itself.
• Organizational behavior studies the mechanisms governing these
interactions, seeking to identify and foster behaviors conducive to
the survival and effectiveness of the organization.

6. To be contd….
1.Job Satisfaction.
2.Finding the Right People.
3.Organizational Culture.
4.Leadership and Conflict Resolution.
5.Understanding Employees Better.
6.Understand how to Develop Good Leaders.
7.Develop a Good Team.
8.Higher Productivity.

7. Components of OB
1) People
2) Structure
3) Technology
4) Social System
5) Environment

8. Personality
Personality is defined as the characteristic sets of behaviors,
cognitions, and emotional patterns that evolve from biological and
environmental factors. While there is no generally agreed upon
definition of personality, most theories focus on motivation and
psychological interactions with one's environment. Personality is
defined as the characteristic sets of behaviors, cognitions, and
emotional patterns that evolve from biological and environmental
factors. While there is no generally agreed upon definition of
personality, most theories focus on motivation and psychological
interactions with one's environment.