Explain various personality traits influencing OB?

Answer:

The study of organizational behavior is challenging and interesting at the same time as it
relates to individuals or a group working together in an organisation. This study relates itself
to the expected behavior of an individual in an organisation. In an organizational set-up, no
two individuals can behave in same manner, despite similar working conditions. Even
though, there are no absolutes in human behavior yet the success and productivity of an
organisation depends on it. This makes Organizational Behavior an important subject of
study. Therefore, the factors which govern or affect the human/ employee behavior in an
organisation are also studied along under this subject. Organizational Behavior as a subject
depends on effectiveness of the employees and their level of interest in the organisation
and its goals. Thus, Organizational Behavior is studied as a behavioral concept keeping in
mind the human resources and its sound upkeep as well as the organisation it works with.
So what are the expectations of organizational behavior from the employees is discussed in
terms of required and influencing personality traits as follows:

1. Self Confidence: No organisation ever wants a lazy and an under confident

employee. Confidence in general and self-confidence to be specific are the pre
requisites of a job profile, be it any. To establish a positive atmosphere in an
organisation, employees need to be confident about their conduct and problem
solving abilities. Organisation gives an employee a platform to groom him or herself
and self-confidence along with some initiative makes an employee well suited for the
organisation as well as the world outside of it. So open mindedness and confidence
in speech and body language very well influence an organizational behavior.

2. Good Communication Skills: Every employee in an organisation, including the

manager himself has a life beyond the walls of the organisation he works in. There
are times when family demands to be attended to. Although no one likes to indulge
in family affairs while in office but what happens outside the organisation often
affects the employee behavior at work. Therefore, an employee should have good
communication skills to be able to express himself in a comprehensive manner.
Good communication skills lead to good interpersonal skills. When an employee is
given freedom to express and the employee chooses to make calm conversations in
difficult times regardless of it being personal or professional, organisation can
maintain its harmony.

3. Time management and efficiency: These are the most important and most
frequently talked about in an organisation. Time management and efficiency are
interdependent. If individuals in an organisation are self-managed specially in terms
 of time – if they are punctual, they follow and respect the deadlines; it would all
contribute collectively towards organizational efficiency. Only a well-managed
organisation can enhance its levels of efficiency over a period of time. A well-
managed organisation has least conflicts among its members because most of the
members are dedicated towards contributing in fulfilling the goals of the
organisation.

4. Situational awareness: While an employee is in the organisation, it becomes

important for him to be attentive and aware about what’s going on in his
surroundings. He must be proactive and capable of taking initiative when some
problem arises. Employees must nurture respect for their fellows and their
managers, they must discuss about productive ideas and should be least involved in
gossips and badmouthing the management. They should be oriented towards
constructive criticism than it being only criticism. Employees at times, must also
make an effort to understand why an organisation is doing the things it is doing. All
organizations seek cooperating and well behaving employees.

5.  Social Adaptability: An organisation is a diverse platform where employees and

managers come from different backgrounds with variety of experiences. In a diverse
organizational atmosphere, cultural barriers can lead to organizational conflicts.
Therefore it is important to be tolerant towards others opinions about situations.
Social adaptability encourages harmony in an organisation. Many organisations
arrange for culture exchange programs to enable employees understand better.
Employees should be tolerant and should nurture respect for their fellow employees.

6.     Sympathy with empathy: Everyday cannot be a good day for everyone in an

organisation. An employee has probably got a bigger world outside the organisation.
Every employee has a family to look after. So in times like these when a fellow
employee needs help one should be ready to understand the situation and do
whatsoever is possible. Bullying should never be appreciated in an organisation. It is
important for every employee in an organisation to show sympathy and empathy
when situation demands. It very well influences the organizational behavior because
it helps reduce stress amongst employees and maintain harmony in the organisation.

7.     Loyalty: This is the most basic personality trait required in an organisation which

also influences organizational behavior. Every organisation appreciates loyal
employees. Loyalty and integrity of an employee goes hand in hand. Loyal
employees gain more respect in an organisation and confidence in the management
of an organisation. Loyal employees are most looked up on in an organisation.
Loyalty of an employee can tell how much he is attached and interested in
developing the organisation. Trustworthy employees also help maintain harmony in
an organisation therefore influencing the organizational behavior towards the
positive side.

8.     Knowledge of competitors: It is important for the employees to not only know

about their respective fields but also, about the competition existing in the market.
Employee should be aware about the information they have of their organisation
and their competitor. Employee should be Proactive and always interested in giving
ideas to create a better and fair competition. The competitor should not stress out
the employees in an organisation rather it should motivate them to do better. Not all
employees come with search level of optimism, but such trait it is looked for in the
personality of an employee.

9.     Knowledge of latest technology: Technology is advancing day by day and with

increasing competition, competitors are using unethical methods to collect sensitive
information from the organisations. Therefore organisations seek smart employees
with good knowledge of latest technologies and hacking methods. They want their
organisations to be safe by keeping the employees in control. Leakage of sensitive
information can upset the routine and working of an organisation an organisation
can also face huge loss due to the same. Leakage of sensitive information is an
accident which can be caused due to ignorance of employees. Therefore employees
should be intelligent enough to control their behavior. 

10. Revolutionary thinking: Every organisation has evolved over a period of time.

The evolution of an organisation is a mix of great ideas merged into Technology,
sustainability and successful implementation. But down the line it all starts with an
idea that is feasible and works for the benefit of the entire organisation in the
coming future. Any employee working at any position can give good ideas only if, the
employees thought process is oriented to Revolutionary thinking. Therefore thought
process, attitude of the employee matters as much as his overall grooming before
and after joining the organisation.

Therefore above mentioned are some insights of personality traits which are
desired in an employee and these further help in an organisation to keep the
organizational behaviour on its positive side.