Organizational

Behavior
 Introduction
• Organizations are managed in order to achieve goals and
objectives.
• The focus of organizational behavior is organizational design,
management, teams and the interaction between people and
their working environment.
• An organization is a collection of people who work together to
achieve a variety of goals.
• Behavior in an organization refers to the behavior of the
individuals and groups within the organization, as well as the
interaction between members of the organization and their
external environments.
 Components of organizational behavior

Organizational behavior embraces an

understanding of

• people’s behavior
• the management process
• the organizational context
• interaction with the external environment
 Interrelated dimensions of the
organization
• The individual

• The group/team

• The organization

• The environment
The interdisciplinary nature of
organizational behavior

• Overt aspects
Vision, technology, equipment,
layout, dress code
• Covert aspects
Values, assumptions, conflict,
communication, perceptions,
feelings, needs, group dynamics
 The interdisciplinary nature of
organizational behavior

Multidisciplinary behavioral
science

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 Organizational behavior and the 21st
century manager
• Management is the process of working
with and through others to achieve
organizational objectives in an efficient
and ethical manner.
• 21st century managers question old
assumptions about how people in
different geographical locations work
together.
 Competencies of a 21st century manager
(Gordon, 2002: 150)

• Adaptability
• Knowledge and application of best practice
• Intercultural competencies
• Information technology skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Creativity
• Interpersonal effectiveness
 Challenges for organizational
behavior
• Managing in the global environment
• Adapting to discontinuity and change
• Achieving excellence through the management of
human capital
• Utilizing information technology for knowledge
management
• Managing a diverse workforce for competitive
advantage
• Developing organizational ethics
 Our Learning Goal
• To understand the concept of O.B.
• Meaning and process of Perception
• Meaning and theories of Motivation
• Meaning and Development of personality
• Meaning of Attitude, Attitude formation
• Concept of Stress, Techniques of Stress Management
• Meaning, types and process of Group Dynamics
• Concept and use of power
• Concept, Characteristics & Importance of Culture
 Learning outcomes
• Define the term “organizational
behavior” and discuss the
multidisciplinary nature of this field.
• Give an overview of contemporary
organizational structures and designs.
• Provide a profile of the 21st century
manager and employee.
 Conclusion
• An organization needs to adjust to a changing
environment.
• Successful organizations have developed more
adaptive cultures that embrace integrated
product design teams, teamwork, quality,
diversity, a global outlook and continuous
learning.