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OB - Contributing Disciplines to the OB Field
Organizational behavior draws from several contributing disciplines including psychology, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and political science. Psychology contributes to understanding individual behaviors related to learning, motivation, emotions, and decision making. Sociology examines group behaviors and dynamics within formal organizations. Social psychology focuses on how people influence each other through communication, attitudes, and group processes. Anthropology provides insights into organizational culture and environments across cultures. Political science informs how power and conflict operate within organizational systems.
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- 1. Organizational BehaviorContributing Disciplinesto the OB Field
- 2. Contributing Disciplines tothe OB FieldPsychologyAnthropologySociology Social Psychology
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- 28. Social PsychologyAn areawithin psychology that blends concepts from psychology and sociology and that focuses on the influence of people on one another.Behavioral Change
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- 34. AnthropologyThe study ofsocieties to learn about human beings and their activities.Comparative Values
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- 39. Political ScienceThe studyof the behavior of individuals and groups within a political environment.Conflict
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