Organizational Behavior Systematic study of the behavior and attitudes of both individuals and groups within organizations Copyright (c) 2000 by Harcourt Brace & Company
Organizational Behavior Encompasses employee attitudes, motivation, relations and performance Extends to larger organizational and societal factors Copyright (c) 2000 by Harcourt Brace & Company
Why Bother? Three Reasons for Studying Organizational Behavior Practical applications (negotiating, career advancement) Personal growth (dealing more effectively with other people) Increased knowledge (impress your friends with newfound brilliance!) Copyright (c) 2000 by Harcourt Brace & Company
What do you already know about human behavior?
Organizational Behavior Ten policies and practices to change culture and increase employee productivity: Incentive pay Employee ownership Employment security Selective recruiting Competitive wages Information sharing Participation & empowerment Cross-training Promoting from within Self-managed teams