INTRODUCTION CR ATTENDACE POLICY
INTRODUCTION TO ORGANZAITION BEHAVIOR BY Mahvesh Ali Khan
Marks distribution Project 15 Class participation, behavior, individual 5 presentations _____ 20
Organization A coordinated social unit, composed of two or more people, that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals.
Organization Social entities Linked to external environment Goal directed Has a structure Coordinated activity systems Linked to external environment
Characteristics of an Organization Structural dimensions Contextual dimensions
1) Structure dimensions Internal characteristics Formalization Specialization Hierarchy of authority Centralization Professionalism
2) Contextual dimensions Culture Environment Technology Size Goal & strategy
FORMS OF ORGANIZATIONS
Sole Proprietors Partnerships Corporations / Company
What is Organizational Behavior A field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge --- improving an organization’s effectiveness
Two Factors Affecting Behavior Individual factors Ability Perception Attribution Attitudes Personality Environmental factors Structure Motivational needs Leadership culture
Case study W.L Gore & Associates
Relationship with Other Subjects
Psychology The science that seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other animals. OR Study of mind through study of behavior
Sociology The study of people in relation to their fellow human beings.
Social Psychology An area within psychology that blends concepts from psychology and sociology and that focuses on the influence of people on one another. OR Study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by presence of others.
Anthropology The study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities.
Political Science The study of the behavior of individuals and groups within a political environment the study of the state.