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MANAGEMENT (QCM3013)
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR …
DEFINITION
Organizational behavior is the study of how
individuals and groups interact within an
organization and how these interactions affect
an organization's performance toward its goal
or goals.
Power, authority, and politics: Political science, power, and authority work
interdependently in a workspace. And to run a successful business, one has to use these
elements perfectly depending on organizational rules and ethical guidelines.
People
The essential element of OB is people. Here people mean an employee that works for that organization. So, you
must take care of how well the people are treated and how well you listen to them. As the backbone of an
organization, they help to achieve the organization’s goals by doing the work systematically. So, if there are any
changes in their behavior, a leader needs to know the reason behind that.
Structure
The employee that works individually or in groups creates the whole structure. It is the layout of the organization.
The roles and responsibilities of people in a structure should be clearly described. If you do so, there will not be any
confusion regarding their duties which results in greater efficiency.
Technology
People and structures are not enough for an organization. When you provide the needed technology, people can
perform the task effectively. If you failed to provide technology, it would be difficult for people to complete their
responsibilities. It also helps to reduce production costs. Depending on the work needed to complete, you can use
technology.
Environment
The last one is “Business Environment.” For an organization to run successfully, external factors also matter the
most. Business leaders must study both the internal environment (organizational culture) and the external
environment (economic, social, political, and cultural) factors. Don’t hesitate to make any changes when you find
them necessary.
Type 1: Autocratic
Autocratic organizational behavior is characterized by
a top-down approach where decisions are made by a
single person or a small group of people. This type of
behavior can be efficient in certain situations, but it
can also lead to low employee morale and creativity.