HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN

ORGANIZATION
*Breakout Group Exercises
*Working with others Exercises
*Ethical Dilemma Exercise
Breakout group exercises
1. Consider a group situation in which you have worked. To what extent did the group rely on the technical skills of the group members vs. their interpersonal
skills? Which skills seemed most important in helping the group function well?
The team relies on the technical ability of each team member as it helps to make their work easier. the group can rely widely on interpersonal skills because
each group member can easily understand each other. The most important skills are the interpersonal skills, because it measures how good you will be to your
co-worker. The group runs better because of the interpersonal skills of each members.
2. Identify some examples of “worst jobs.” What conditions of these jobs made them unpleasant? to what extent were these conditions related to behaviors of
individuals?
Examples of worst jobs are, odor tester, pet food tester and cleaner. These jobs made them unpleasant because it is awkward and uncomfortable for some of the
workers. Individuals behavior are related to this conditions because it shows how individuals acts in this kind of situation.
 Working with others Exercises

1. Using the skills listed in the Learning About Yourself Exercise, identify the 4 skills that you think all managers should have.
Goal setting, Motivating others , Creative thinking, Taking initiative
2. Identify the 4 skills that you think are least important for managers to have.
Personal productivity and motivation, Managing change, Team building, Leaving with change
3. In groups of 5–7, reach a consensus on the most-needed and least-needed skills identified in Steps 1 and 2.
Most needed skills- Planning ,Motivating others. Least-needed skills- Time and stress management
4.

Using Exhibit 1-6, determine whether your “ideal” managers would have trouble managing in some dimensions of
organizational demands.
My ideal manager won’t have trouble managing in some dimensions of organizations demands because
he/she has the ability to become a good leader.
Ethical Dilemma Exercise
How much emphasis on work is too much? What is the right balance between work and personal life? How much would you
be willing to give up to be CEO of a major company ? And if you were a CEO, what ethical responsibilities, if any, do you think
you have to help your employees balance their work/family obligations?
Giving all your time in work and forgetting about your family just to get the position you want doesn't
Bring you success. Work and personal life must be balanced in order for you to keep your family
And at the same time achieve the career you want. If I were a CEO I wont give up anything
Because I believe that I can achieve without choosing to let go of something. Being a CEO I have to help
My employees balance their work and family for them to become successful and happy.