CLASS REVIEW

ORGANIZATIONAL
BEHAVIOR

10-08-2009
CONTENTS
Ø Foundation of individual behavior
Ø Abilities
a) Intellectual ability (Theory of
MI)
b)Physical ability
c) Ability job fit
Foundation of Individual
Behavior

3 types of abilities
a) Intellectual ability
(Theory of MI)
b) Physical ability
c) Ability job fit
 Intellectual Ability

ØThe abilities needed to perform

mental activities.
ØGMA is a measure of overall
intelligence.
ØNew research focuses on multiple
intelligences.
 Dimensions of
Intellectual Ability
• Number Aptitude
• Verbal Comprehension
• Perceptual Speed
• Inductive Reasoning
• Deductive Reasoning
• Spatial Visualization
• Memory
 Theory of Multiple
Intelligences
Dr. Howard Gardner suggested theory of MI in
1983 saying that traditional notion of
intelligence (IQ testing) is too limited.
He gave 8 different intelligences for a broader
range of human potential.
Linguistic, Logical
Mathematical, Spatial,
Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical,
Interpersonal, Intrapersonal &
Naturalist Intelligence.
8 different ways of
teaching
• Words
• Numbers or Logic
• Pictures
• Music
• Self-Reflection
• A physical experience
• A social experience
• An experience in the natural
world.
 Physical Ability
The capacity of doing different
tasks.
9 basic physical abilities.
Strength Factors
(dynamic, trunk, static &explosive
strengths)
Flexibility Factors
(extent & dynamic flexibilities)
Other Factors
(body coordination, balance &
Ability Job Fit
Abilities of the
employee.

Requirement of
job.