Definition of Organizational Behaviour
DEFINITIONS Organizational behaviour is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups and organizational structure have on behaviour within the organization, for the purpose of applying such knowledge towards improving an organizational effectiveness. Click to edit Master subtitle style
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Meaning of definition
The above definition has three main elements; first
organizational behaviour is an investigative study of individuals and groups,
Second, the impact of organizational structure on human behaviour and the third, the application of 6/26/12 knowledge to achieve organizational
Definition of Organisational Behaviour
Organizational behaviour can be defined as the study and application of knowledge about human behaviour related to other elements of an organization such as structure, technology and social systems (LM Prasad).
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Definition of Organisational Behaviour
Stephen P Robins defines Organizational behaviour as a systematic study of the actions and attitudes that people exhibit within organizations.
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Applied science
Science of organizational behaviour is applied in nature. Disciplines like psychology, anthropology and political science have contributed in terms of various studies and theories to the field of organizational behaviour.
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psychology
Psychology: Psychology is an applied science, which attempts to explain human behaviour
in a particular situation and predicts actions of individuals. Psychologists have been able to modify individual behaviour largely with the help of various studies. It has contributed towards various theories on learning, motivation, personality, training and development, theories on individual decision making, leadership, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, attitude, ego state, job design, work stress and conflict management. Studies of these theories can improve personal skills, bring change in attitude and develop positive approach to organizational systems. Various psychological tests are conducted in the organizations for selection of employees, measuring personality attributes and aptitude.
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sociology
Sociology: Science of Sociology studies the impact of culture on group behaviour and has contributed to a large extent to the field of group-dynamics, roles that individual plays in the organization, communication, norms, status, power, conflict management, formal
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organization theory, group processes
Political Science
Political science: Political science has contributed to the field of Organizational
behaviour. Stability of government at national level is one major factor for promotion of international business, financial investments, expansion and employment. Various government rules and regulations play
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Anthropology
Anthropology: It is a field of study relating to human activities in various cultural and environmental frameworks. It understands difference in behaviour based on value system of different cultures of various countries. The study is more relevant to organizational behaviour today due to globalization, mergers and 6/26/12 acquisitions of various industries. The
Social Psychology
Social psychology: Working organizations are formal assembly of people who are assigned specific jobs and play a vital role in formulating human behaviour. It is a subject where concept of psychology and sociology are blend to achieve better human behaviour in organization. The field has contributed to manage change, 6/26/12 group decision-making,
