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Organizational Behaviour Introduction

This document provides an introduction to organizational behavior. It discusses the emergence of OB and the pre-classical, classical, and neo-classical approaches. Some of the modern and contemporary approaches mentioned include scientific management, administrative theory, the Hawthorne studies, and theories like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and McGregor's Theory X and Y. OB is defined as the systematic study of how individuals and groups act within organizations. It draws from disciplines like psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political science. The document outlines challenges for OB like managing diversity, improving customer service and innovation. It concludes by providing contact information for the instructor.

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Organizational Behaviour Introduction

This document provides an introduction to organizational behavior. It discusses the emergence of OB and the pre-classical, classical, and neo-classical approaches. Some of the modern and contemporary approaches mentioned include scientific management, administrative theory, the Hawthorne studies, and theories like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and McGregor's Theory X and Y. OB is defined as the systematic study of how individuals and groups act within organizations. It draws from disciplines like psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political science. The document outlines challenges for OB like managing diversity, improving customer service and innovation. It concludes by providing contact information for the instructor.

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Organizational Behavior:

Introduction
Dr. Lata Bajpai Singh
Associate Professor OB/HR
Interaction with the students..
• Depicting Picture
• Story
• About the subject
• Lesson Plan
• Rules to go ahead
• Questions?????
Emergence of OB
• Management Approaches
– Pre-classical Thoughts
– Classical School of Thought
– Neo-Classical School of thought
– Modern School
Pre-classical & Classical School of Thought
• Robert Owen- (1771- 1858) SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT
considered as pioneer in HRM,
Welfare of workers • Fredrick Winslow Taylor (1856-
• Charles Babbage (1792- 1871) 1915)- Development of Scientific
inventor & management Management,
scientist, practical mechanical • Frank B. Gilberth & Lillian M.
calculator> modern computer, Gilberth (1868- 1972) – Time &
specialization of mental work and Motion Studies
necessity of profit sharing • Henry L. Gantt (1861- 1919) -
• Andrew, Charles Duplin, Henry Gantt Chart
Robinson- Management
education, Significance of ADNISTRATIVE THEORY
business skills to run the business • Henry Fayol (1841- 1925)
• Max Weber (1864- 1920)
Neo-classical Approach
• Mary Parker Follet (1868- 1933)
• Elton Mayo- (1880- 1949)
– Illumination Experiment (1924-1927)
– Relay Assembly Test Room (1927-1932)
– Mass Interview (1928- 1930)
– Bank Wiring observation room

• Abraham Maslow – Need Hierarchy theory of Motivation


• Douglas McGregor (1906-1964)- Theory X & Theory Y
• Chris Argyris (1964)- Relates Human & Organizational
Development – Model I and Model II
Modern & Contemporary Approaches
• Quantitative School of • Theory Z
Thought • McKinsey’s 7S Approach
• Management Science • MBO
• Operations
Management
• MIS
• Systems Theory
• Contingency Theory
Organizational Behavior: Meaning & Definition
• A field of study that investigates the impact that individuals,
groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations, for
the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an
organization’s effectiveness.

• “OB is the systematic study and careful application of knowledge


about- how people –as individuals and as groups- act within the
organization.”
By J.W. Newstrom
• Describe
• Understand
• Predict
• Control
Nature & Scope of OB
• Three Levels
• Distinct Field of study
• Interdisciplinary (Economics & Political Science)
• Application based
• Use of scientific method Psychol
• Contingency thinking ogy

• Positive and optimistic Social


Psychol
• Integrative in nature ogy

Sociolo Anthrop
gy ology
Contributing Disciplines to OB Field
Contributing Disciplines to OB Field
Contributing Disciplines to OB Field
Contributing Disciplines to OB Field
Contributing Disciplines to OB Field
OB
Model
Challenges
• Responding to Economics Pressures
• Managing Workforce Diversity
• Improving Customer Service
• Improving People skills
• Stimulating Innovation and change
• Coping with temporariness
• Working in networked organizations
• Helping Employees Balance work life Conflicts
• Creating a positive work environment
• Improving Ethical Behaviour
• Responding to Globalization
– Increased Foreign Assignments
– Working with people from different cultures
– Overseeing movement of jobs countries with low-cost labor
Reach your Faculty……

• Contact No. 9899666257


• Email ID [email protected]

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