Organizational Behavior
Organizational behavior is the study of human behavior within organizations. It is a multidisciplinary field that draws on psychology, sociology, anthropology, and economics to understand how individuals, groups, and organizations function.
Key topics in organizational behavior include:
- Individual behavior: Motivation, perception, attitudes, emotions, cognition
- Group behavior: Group processes, communication, conflict, decision-making
- Organizational structure: Design of organizations, hierarchy, authority, roles
- Organizational culture: Values, norms, beliefs, symbols
- Leadership: Styles, theories, effectiveness
- Change management: Resistance to change, strategies for implementation
- Performance management: Goal setting, feedback, evaluation
- Human resource management: Recruitment, selection, training, development
Goals of Organizational Behavior
The goals of organizational behavior are to:
- Understand how individuals and groups behave in organizations
- Develop effective strategies for managing people and organizations
- Improve organizational performance and productivity
- Promote employee well-being and satisfaction
- Create a positive and engaging work environment