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Overview of Human Behavior and Organization

May 30, 2024

Overview of Human Behavior and Organization

Introduction

  • Presenter: Mamshina
  • Language: Primarily English (with some Filipino examples)
  • Note: Screen recording on phone, possible background noises

Lecture Objectives

  1. Define HBO (Human Behavior and Organization)
  2. Define OB (Organizational Behavior)
  3. State benefits of studying OB
  4. Relate ethics with OB

Table of Contents

  1. Human Behavior vs. Organizational Behavior
  2. Benefits of Studying Behavior
  3. History of OB
  4. Ethics and Organizational Behavior

Quote

  • Harold Geneen: Emphasizes the dual structure within organizations (formal vs. everyday relationships)

Human Behavior and Organizational Behavior

  • Human Behavior: Refers to activities influenced by thoughts, feelings, emotions, culture, etc.
  • Organizational Behavior (OB): Systematic study to describe, understand, predict, and control human behavior in organizations
  • Levels of Analysis in OB:
    • Individual
    • Group
    • Organization
  • Course Goals of OB:
    • Explain, predict, control, describe, understand, and influence behavior

Elements of Organizational Behavior

1. People

  • Employees are crucial for organization functionality
  • Includes both formal and informal structures

2. Structure

  • Division and coordination of tasks among employees

3. Technology

  • Integral part of organizational structure
  • Provides knowledge, resources, and equipment

4. Social System

  • Series of interrelationships between individuals, groups, and institutions

5. Environment

  • Includes both internal (micro) and external (macro) environments

Benefits of Organizational Behavior

  1. Personal Growth
  • Understanding OB concepts can lead to self-awareness and improved performance
  1. Interpersonal Skill Development
  • Enhances ability to deal and communicate with others
  1. Employee Motivation
  • Provides insights on how to motivate employees effectively
  1. Foundation and Trust
  • Helps in establishing strong foundational and trusting relationships in organizations
  1. Managerial Insights
  • Helps leaders understand and use motivational tools effectively
  1. Behavioral Control
  • Provides knowledge on managing factors affecting behavior in and out of the workplace
  1. Developing People's Skills
  • Enhances negotiation skills, conflict resolution, and overall people management

Upcoming Topic

  • History of OB (to be discussed in the next lecture)

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