Maryland International College

Ch 1: Organizational Behavior

(An Overview)

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 Discussion Questions

1.Why do people behave a certain way in an

organizational environment?

2.What factors affect job performance?

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 Organizational Behavior (OB)

A f ie ld of study that investigates

the impact that individuals, groups,

and structure have on behavior

wi t hi n o rgani z at i o ns, fo r t he

purpose of applying such

knowledge toward improving an

organization’s effectiveness.
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Contributing Disciplines to the OB Field

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Challenges and Opportunities for OB

 Responding to Globalization

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 Managing Workforce Diversity

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 Creating a Positive Work Environment

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 Stimulating Innovation and Change

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 Improving Ethical Behavior

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Summary of Organizational Behavior
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