Foundations of Individual Behavior

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 Ability

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 Level of diversity

tow variables for Level of diversity

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 surface-level
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diversity

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 Dimensions of Intellectual Ability

• Number aptitude
• Verbal comprehension
• Perceptual speed
• Inductive reasoning (Logical sequence in a problem and then
solve the problem)
• Deductive reasoning (ability to use logic and
assess the implication)
• Spatial visualization (Ability to imagine how an object
would look if its position in space were changed)
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• Memory
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 Physical Ability

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 Nine Physical Abilities

Strength Factors
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Flexibility Factors
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Other Factors
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 The Ability-Job Fit

Ability-Job
Employee’s Fit Job’s Ability
Abilities Requirements

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 Level of diversity

tow variables for Level of diversity :

 deep-level __________________________
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diversity _________________________

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 Foundations of Individual Behavior

Four variables for Individual Behavior:

 Biographical characteristics ___________________________________________

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 Ability
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 Learning
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 Personality

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 Foundations of Individual Behavior
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 Biographical characteristics ___________________________________________

 age ___________________________________________

 sex ___________________________________________

 identity ___________________________________________

 Race
 Disabilities& hidden Disabilities
 Religion
 Sexual orientation and gender identity
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 Biographical Characteristics

• Age seems to have no relationship to productivity.

• Older workers and those with longer tenure are
less likely to resign (McDonald’s).
• Married employees have fewer absences, less
turnover, and report higher job satisfaction.
What value can this information have for Managers ?

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 Foundations of Individual Behavior
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Ability ___________________________________________

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 intellectual abilities
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 physical abilities ___________________________________________

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 Ability
Ability directly influences Employee’s level of
performance & satisfaction thru the Ability-Job fit.

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 Foundations of Individual Behavior
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Biographical characteristics ___________________________________________

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 Learning
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 Personality
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 Dimensions of Intellectual Ability

Number aptitude _______________________________________________

Verbal comprehension ______________________________________________

Perceptual speed
Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Spatial visualization
Memory
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 Theories of Learning
How can we Learn? 3 theories explain the process by which we
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Classical Conditioning ___________________________________________

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Operant Conditioning
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Social Learning
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 Theories of Learning

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 Effective Diversity programs

Organizations use a variety of diversity programs in:

recruiting and selection
policies, training and development
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 Behavior Modification

Problem solving model

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