Introduction to

Organizational Behaviour
Dr. Vidya Pratap
Topics

Course overview & expectations

Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

Meaning, Definition, Nature, and Scope of OB

Its importance in the workplace

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Have clarity about what will be covered in this course and

what is expected of you

Define OB

Explain its importance in the workplace

Course Overview

Topics covered in OB:

Introduction to OB and Learning Dynamics

Perceptual Process & Distortions
Personality
Motivation
Transactional Analysis & Johari Window
Group Dynamics
Leadership & Organizational Structure
Expectations

• Pre-read & preparation for the class

• Active participation

• Pay attention to evaluation components

Introduction to OB

• Study of human behaviour at work

• Study & application of knowledge about how people act or behave within the
organization
• Study of what people do in an org. & how their behaviour affects the org’s
performance
• Study of how people behave individually within informal & formal groups at
the workplace
• Involves understanding, prediction & control of human behaviour & the
factors which influence the performance of people in an org
• Is concerned with people’s thoughts, feelings, emotions & actions
Definition of OB

According to Stephen Robbins,

organizational behaviour is a field of
study that investigates the impact that
individual, groups & structure have on
behaviour within organizations for the
purpose of applying such knowledge
towards improving an organization’s
effectiveness.
Nature of OB

• Interdisciplinary approach

• A field of study & not a discipline

• An applied science

• A normative science

• Humanistic approach

• Total system approach

Scope of OB
Importance of OB
1. Provides a roadmap to our lives in the organization

2. Uses scientific research to help understand the organizational life &

predict what people will do under various conditions

3. Helps us influence organizational events

4. Helps an individual understand himself/herself & others better

5. Enables the manager to manage the HR effectively

6. Helps organizations in maintaining cordial industrial relations

Key Points
Topics discussed in this session:

OB is a study of human behaviour at work

Operates at 3 levels (individual, group &

organization)

Helps in prediction of behaviour, to understand

oneself & others better, in managing people &
improve relations