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Chapter 1 - Field of OB
Chapter 1 - Field of OB
Chapter 1 - Field of OB
WHAT IS ORGANIZATION?
A structured social system consisting of groups and individuals working together to achieve some agreed upon objectives. An Organization may be classified on various attributes eg. Large or Small Public or Private Profit or Nonprofit etc.
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
OB is a Multidisciplinary field that seeks knowledge of behavior in organizational settings by systematically and scientifically studying individual, groups and organizational processes. IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS: 1. Firmly grounded in scientific method 2. Interdisciplinary 3. Studies individuals, groups and organizations. 4. seeks to improve organizational effectiveness and well being.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD
OB knowledge is based on BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ( fields such as psychology and sociology) It basically uses empirical,research based approach. Knowledge and practical application closely intertwined .
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Early Days
people like machines, emphasizing more on workers productivity ( Scientific Management) Work environment affect performance ( Hawthrone studies). Classical Organization Theory Most efficient way of structuring organization through division of labor and bureaucracy
Treated
and Howell Report It recommended greater attention to social studies in management education
that people care more about interpersonal side of work Forces that shape todays society
Global businesses with diverse work force Advances in Technology Rising expectation of people
Globalization
Interconnection of worlds people wrt political, cultural, ecenomic, technological and environmental aspects of their lives
Culture Shock
Advantages
Better
people are becoming a smaller majority. African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics Liberal immigration policies
boom generation after WW II No automatic retirement at 65 People over 85 are fastest growing segment
Implications for OB
More
the people differ more the challenges Different in communication styles Different things to motivate people Different norms and values. Willingness to accept others
Impact of Technology
Leaner Organizations
Downsizing
Virtual Organizations
Performing
Impact of Technology
Telecommuting
Employees
avoid expense Balance work and family Save Office expenses Allow companies to comply with govt. regulations Less vulnerable to disasters
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