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Organizational Behavior (OB) studies how individuals and groups behave in the workplace to enhance organizational performance. It has evolved through contributions from various theorists and emphasizes the importance of understanding individual differences, ethical treatment, and social dynamics. A holistic approach to OB fosters a positive work environment, benefiting both employees and organizations.

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Organizational Behavior (OB) studies how individuals and groups behave in the workplace to enhance organizational performance. It has evolved through contributions from various theorists and emphasizes the importance of understanding individual differences, ethical treatment, and social dynamics. A holistic approach to OB fosters a positive work environment, benefiting both employees and organizations.

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INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR:

Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study of how individuals and groups behave in a workplace. It
examines how people interact, make decisions, and influence each other within an organization . The
goal is to understand and manage human behavior to improve organizational performance.

 EVOLUTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR:

Robert Owen – Advocated for worker welfare (regulated work hours, child labor laws, public education)
Max Weber – Developed authority structures in organizations
F.W. Taylor – Introduced scientific management (goal-setting, rewards, efficiency)
Henri Fayol – Defined universal managerial functions and 14 principles of management
1950s Behavioral Scientists – Maslow, McGregor, Herzberg, and others focused on motivation and
leadership
Stephen P Robbins
“Organizational behavior is a field of study that investigates the
impact that individuals, groups and structure have on behaviors
within the organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge
towards improving an organization's effectiveness”.

Fred Luthans
“Organizational behavior is directly concerned with the
understanding production and control of human behavior in
organization”.

Raman J. Aldag
“Organizational behavior is a branch of the social sciences that seeks
to build theories that can be applied to predicting, understanding and
controlling behavior in work organizations”
NATURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR:

Individual Perspective – Each employee brings a unique perspective to the workplace.

Interaction with Organization – Employees interact with others and the organization in various ways.

Organizational Perspective – The organization exists before and after an individual’s tenure.

Interdependency – Individual behavior and organizational structure influence each other


Individual Differences
Employees differ in traits, intelligence, and motivation.

Whole Person
Work and personal life are interconnected; employees bring
their full selves to work.
Caused Behavior
Employee behavior is purposeful and goal-directed.
Human Dignity
Employees seek respect and ethical treatment.

Organizations as Social Systems


Workplace behavior is influenced by social and psychological
factors.
Mutuality of Interest
Organizations and employees rely on each other to achieve goals.
Holistic Concept
OB considers people, groups, organizations, and social systems
as a whole.
Organizational Behavior (OB) is essential for understanding how
individuals and groups interact within organizations. It helps
improve workplace dynamics, productivity, and overall
organizational effectiveness. By recognizing individual differences,
fostering ethical treatment, and understanding the social and
structural aspects of organizations, OB enables managers to
create a positive work environment. A holistic approach to OB
ensures that both employees and organizations grow together,
leading to long-term success.

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