Organizational Behaviour -
Session 1: Definition,
Importance, and Application of
OB
Chapter 1: Introduction to
Organizational Behaviour
Session Overview
• In this session, you will learn:
• 1. Definition of Organizational Behaviour (OB).
• 2. Importance of studying OB.
• 3. Real-world applications of OB in
workplaces.
Key Concepts
• • OB focuses on understanding individual,
group, and organizational dynamics.
• • OB is rooted in disciplines such as
psychology, sociology, and economics.
• • The key objective is to enhance
organizational effectiveness.
Detailed Explanation
• 1. Definition of OB: The scientific study of
human behavior in organizations.
• 2. Three Focus Areas:
• • Individual Behavior: Motivation,
personality, decision-making.
• • Group Dynamics: Team performance,
communication, leadership.
• • Organizational Systems: Structure, culture,
policies.
Real-World Examples
• Example 1: A company improves job
satisfaction by recognizing employee
achievements.
• Example 2: A global team uses virtual tools to
overcome communication barriers.
Discussion Prompt
• Think about a team project you were part of:
• • What behaviors helped or hindered the
team's performance?
• • How could OB principles have improved the
outcome?
Quick Quiz/Activity
• 1. What are the three focus areas of OB?
• 2. Give an example of how individual behavior
affects team performance.
• 3. Name one real-world application of OB in
organizations.
Session Summary
• In this session, we discussed:
• • The definition and key focus areas of OB.
• • The importance of OB for workplace
outcomes.
• • Examples of OB applications in real-life
scenarios.
