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Introduction to Organizational Behavior 1 Chapter
Introduction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The core 21 st  century qualities needed to create the ideal work atmosphere begin with  intelligence ,  passion ,  a strong work ethic , and  a genuine concern for people .
Managing and Working Today and in the Future: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Environmental Forces Reshaping Management Practice Rapidity of Change New Worker- Employer Psychological Contract Technology Globalism Cultural Diversity Power of Human Resources
Challenges of These Forces to Managers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Origins of Management Frederic W. Taylor’s Scientific Management Principles Henri Fayol’s Functions of Management
Taylor’s Scientific Management Principles (1 of 2) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Taylor’s Scientific Management Principles (2 of 2) ,[object Object],[object Object]
Impact of Fayol’s Functions of Management ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Definition of Organizational Behavior (OB) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Key Points About OB ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Contributions to the Study of Organizational Behavior Individual Group Organization Organizational Behavior Social Psychology Political Science Anthropology Psychology Sociology Discipline Unit of Analysis Output
Studying Organizational Behavior Leaders and Organizational Behavior The Hawthorne Studies
Topics in Studying and Understanding OB Organizational Processes Organizational Structure Change and Innovation Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior Group Behavior and Interpersonal Influence The Organization’s Environment
The Basic Elements of a System Inputs Process Outputs Environment
Three Perspectives on Effectiveness Individual effectiveness Group effectiveness Organizational effectiveness
Time Dimension Model of Effectiveness Quality Quality Quality ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Short run Intermediate run Long run
Systems Theory and Effectiveness  (1 of 2) ,[object Object],[object Object]
Systems Theory and Effectiveness  (2 of 2) ,[object Object],[object Object]
Managers can lead the way to higher levels of effectiveness by:   (1 of 2) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Managers can lead the way to higher levels of effectiveness by:   (2 of 2) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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HBO Handout Chapter 1 (Introduction to Organizational Behavior)

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  • 2. Introduction to Organizational Behavior 1 Chapter
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  • 4. The core 21 st century qualities needed to create the ideal work atmosphere begin with intelligence , passion , a strong work ethic , and a genuine concern for people .
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  • 6. Environmental Forces Reshaping Management Practice Rapidity of Change New Worker- Employer Psychological Contract Technology Globalism Cultural Diversity Power of Human Resources
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  • 8. The Origins of Management Frederic W. Taylor’s Scientific Management Principles Henri Fayol’s Functions of Management
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  • 14. Contributions to the Study of Organizational Behavior Individual Group Organization Organizational Behavior Social Psychology Political Science Anthropology Psychology Sociology Discipline Unit of Analysis Output
  • 15. Studying Organizational Behavior Leaders and Organizational Behavior The Hawthorne Studies
  • 16. Topics in Studying and Understanding OB Organizational Processes Organizational Structure Change and Innovation Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior Group Behavior and Interpersonal Influence The Organization’s Environment
  • 17. The Basic Elements of a System Inputs Process Outputs Environment
  • 18. Three Perspectives on Effectiveness Individual effectiveness Group effectiveness Organizational effectiveness
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  1. 5 Break-even Analysis identifies profit or loss at various sales volumes Return on Investment measures productivity of assets Marginal Analysis compares the additional cost in a particular decision rather than average cost Game Theory mathematical models that analyze multi-party decision contexts Linear Programming for optimally solving resource allocation problems Queuing Theory for calculating waiting lines
  2. 5 Break-even Analysis identifies profit or loss at various sales volumes Return on Investment measures productivity of assets Marginal Analysis compares the additional cost in a particular decision rather than average cost Game Theory mathematical models that analyze multi-party decision contexts Linear Programming for optimally solving resource allocation problems Queuing Theory for calculating waiting lines