Success Gyan: Organizational Behavior

Jul 11, 2024

Success Gyan: Organizational Behavior

Introduction

  • Target Audience: Commerce students, business professionals
  • Purpose: Understanding organizational behavior (OB) in a practical manner
  • Key Question: Why do some companies succeed more than others?
  • Concept Focus: Improving workplace efficiency and employee behavior

Key Concept: Organizational Behavior

  • Organizational Behavior (OB): Study of human behavior in organizational settings
  • Importance: Impact of OB on company success and employee performance

Example Scenario

  • Employees leaving early due to the boss's absence: Illustrates the need to understand and manage behavior
  • Possible Solution: Implementing biometric attendance systems to ensure accountability

Definition of Organizational Behavior

  • Human Behavior Study: Involves studying individual, group, and organizational processes
  • Behavior: How humans act/react in different scenarios
  • Dictionary Meaning: The way you act/behave

Explanation with Example

  • Example of Child at Home: Shows how behavior changes with the presence or absence of parents
  • Impact of External Situations: Our behavior changes with situational factors

Definition of Organization

  • Examples: Businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, social clubs

Combining Behavior and Organization

  • Organizational Behavior: Study of human behavior in an organizational framework
  • Objective: Understanding the effect of human behavior on the organization

Importance of Studying Organizational Behavior

  • Employee Motivation: Helps in creating a positive and productive work environment
  • Goal Achievement: Understanding what drives employees aids in achieving company goals
  • Performance: Employees are key to a company's progress, understanding their behavior is crucial
  • Teamwork and Communication: Helps in improving these essential skills
  • Diversity and Ethical Issues: Controls workplace diversity, conflicts, and ethical issues
  • Organizational Change: Supports adaptation to changes within the organization
  • Employee Engagement and Productivity: Fosters engagement, motivation, and productivity
  • Motivational Theories: References to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
  • Competitive Spirit: Encourages a competitive and innovative spirit among employees

Factors Affecting Organizational Behavior

  1. Organizational Structure: Framework including hierarchy, departments, and roles
    • Hierarchy of Authority
  2. Organizational Culture: Values, beliefs, and attitudes within the organization
    • Example: Friendly vs formal behavior
  3. Leadership Style: Significant impact on employee motivation, engagement, and satisfaction
    • Example: Ethical vs unethical leadership
  4. Organizational Policies and Procedures: Guidelines for employee behavior
    • Example: Rating systems for promotion/demotion
    • Policies should be balanced, not too strict or lenient
  5. Technology: Plays a crucial role in influencing organizational behavior
    • Example: Biometric attendance, work from home, video conferencing
    • Technological challenges and benefits

Conclusion

  • Summary: Definition, importance, and factors affecting OB
  • Call to Action: Watch further videos for more topics in commerce and OB

Additional Resources

  • Recommended Video: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (link in description)