2. Introduction
ORGANISATION
An organization is a group of people who work
together towards some purpose.
Organisations are created by a group of people
who possess necessary skills and knowledge to
produce goods and services.
3. Nature of Organization
Basically, the nature of organisation can be
viewed in two ways:
(1) Organisation as a process
(2) Organisation as a structure
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4. As a Process
As a process, organisation is an executive
function. it becomes a managerial function
involving the following activities:
Determining activities necessary for the
accomplishment of the business objectives
Division of work
Grouping of inter-related activities
Assigning duties to persons with requisite
competence
Delegating authority
Co-ordinating the efforts of different persons
and groups
5. Organisation as a structure
(framework of relationships)
It is the framework of relationships of persons
operating at various levels to accomplish
common objectives.
The main emphasis here is on relationships or
structure rather than on persons.
The Structure can be two types:
Formal (a pre-planned one and defined by the
executive action)
Informal (a spontaneous formation, being laid
down by the common sentiments, interactions
and other interrelated attributes of the people)
6. Organizational Behavior
Organisational Behaviour is a field of study
that investigates the impact that
individuals, groups, and structure have on
behaviour within organisation for the
purpose of applying such knowledge
toward improving an organisation’s
effectiveness.
7. OB is a field of study
Means a distinct area of expertise with a common
body of knowledge
And what does it study?
It studies three determinants of behaviour in
organisation - Individuals, Groups, Structure
Applying such knowledge
OB applies knowledge about individuals, groups
and the effect of structure on behaviour in order
to make organisation work more effectively.
Organisational Behaviour is a field of study that investigates the impact that
individuals, groups, and structure have on behaviour within organisation for the
purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organisation’s effectiveness.
