What is Organizational Behavior
The study and application of knowledge about how people, individuals, and groups act in organizations.
Its framework,history and importance to manager.
2. Introduction
Definition Of Organization Behavior
Origin Of The Organization Behavior
Key Theoretical Frameworks Of OB
Importance Of Studying OB
Conclusion
3. Definitions
What is behavior?
What is Organization Behavior?
“Organization behavior is a field of study that investigates the impact that
individuals, groups and structure have on behavior within organization for the
purpose for applying such knowledge towards improving an organization’s
effectiveness.”
(Staphen P Robins 2003)
6. Hawthorne Studies
Findings
Changes in working conditions were followed by increased
productivity
The effects of financial incentives on individual
productivity were very poor
Group can used by management to benefit the
organization
Social aspects of work were paramount important to
individuals
Work groups maintained an informal form of output,
which largely fixed productivity at a constant level,
regardless of external management attempts to increase
it by offering group and individuals in centuries
7. Key Theoretical Frameworks Of OB
Key Theoretical
Framework Of OB
Behavioristic
Classical condition
Ivon Pavlov
(JB.Watson)
Operant Condition
(BF.skinner)
Cognitive
(Edward Tolman)
Social
cognitive/Learning
(Albert Bandura)
8. Key Theoretical Framework Of OB
Behavioristic Framework
1. Classical condition
2. Operant condition
Cognitive Framework
cognitions precede behavior and constitute input into the person’
thinking,perception,problem solving, and information processing.
Social Learning Framework
social learning framework which will give a base to understand the human behavior.
Behavior
Cognition
Situation
9. Importance Of Studying OB
Maintaining cordial relations
Helps managers in understanding basis of motivation
Helps to achieve organizational objectives quickly
To map out the organizational events
Helps to predict behavior of others
It helps to enhance the managerial skills and create leaders
To enhance the productivity, efficiency and effectiveness