3. Organization
An organization is purposeful combination of two
or more people who independent with each other
to achieve specific goal.
It is composed of people, structure and technology
for the purpose of attainment of a common
purpose in a changing enviornment
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4. Organization
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An organization is a
consciously 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.
Stephen P. Robbins
San Diego State University
5. Characteristics of Organization
Goal oriented
People
Structure
Technology
Continuity
Environment
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6. Behavior
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Behavior is anything that the
human does.
Fred Luthans
University of Nebraska
7. Organizational Behavior
Organizational behavior is directly concerned with
the understanding, prediction, and control of
human behavior in organizations.
Organizational behavior is the study of both group
and individual performance and activity within an
organization.
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8. Organizational Behavior
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Organizational behavior is the
understanding, prediction and
management of human
behavior in organization
Fred Luthans
University of Nebraska
9. Characteristics of OB
Science and art
Rational
People oriented
Multidisciplinary
A total system approach
Goal oriented
Applied science
Multi level existence
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10. Key Elements of OB
People.
Structure.
Technology.
Environment.
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11. OB: Multidisciplinary
Psychology.
Sociology.
Social Psychology.
Anthropology.
Political Sciences.
Economics.
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13. OB System
Input (independent variables)
Individual level variables
Group levels variables
Organizational level variables
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14. OB System
Input (independent variables)
Individual level variables
Biological characteristics
Ability
Values
Attitudes
Personality
Emotions etc.
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15. OB System
Input (independent variables)
Group levels variables
Task Characteristics
Group composition
Group size etc.
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16. OB System
Input (independent variables)
Organizational level variables
Organizational structure
Culture
Leadership etc.
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17. OB System
Processes (Organism)
Individual process
Motivation, perception, learning , decision making
Group process
Group dynamics, communication, leadership,
conflict, power and process
Organizational process
Design of formal organization, HR policies and
practices, Interaction with external environment
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18. OB System
Output (Dependent variables)
Productivity
Absenteeism
Turnover
Citizenship (Organizational citizenship behavior)
Job Satisfaction
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20. Basic Assumptions of OB
(Fundamental Concepts)
The Nature of People
Individual differences
A whole person
Caused behavior (motivation)
Value of the person
The Nature of Organization
Social system
Mutual interests
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21. Changing nature of work
and work organization
Nothing is certain in the word except the change
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22. Changing nature of work
and work organization
Traditionally economy was agro-based
Then moved towards industry based economy
Today develop countries’ economy is based on
knowledge and services
Increased competition and quality awareness have
demanded high level of skills and knowledge
Employers must train and re-educate their less
skilled employees
Managers are more responsive towards employees
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23. Changing nature of work
and work organization
Decentralized decision making
Increased responsibility to employees
Participation
Team work
Increased automation
Boss/ supervisors/ managers vs coach, advisor, or
facilitators
Laws are becoming more favorable towards
employees
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24. Changing nature of work
and work organization
Managers do not face the same laws globally
Think globally, act locally (Glocalization)
Decision making shifted to operating levels (schedule,
procedure, problem solving etc.)
Work from home
Trend of self managed work team, quality circle, job
enrichment, MBO etc.
Managers are empowering employees
How to give up control (managers) and how to take
responsibility (subordinates)
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25. Changing nature of work
and work organization
Reorganization of departments
Disposal of poor performing units
Down sizing
Employee outsourcing
Digital transformation
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26. Changing nature of work
and work organization
New generations entering the workforce and older
generations working longer are changing
employment, career models, and organizational
structures.
Work is increasingly flexible and decentralized.
for attracting, retaining, and rewarding talent must
also change in order to maintain a competitive
advantage.
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