Organizational Behavior

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Organizational behavior (OB) is a field of study that looks at the behavior of individuals, groups and the overarching structure within an organization in an effort to improve organizational effectiveness.


Organizational behavior is an applied science drawing on numerous disciplines in the behavioral sciences mainly:

-Psychology

-Social psychology

-Sociology

-Anthropology


Organizational behavior is often divided into several levels:

-Individuals

-Groups

-Structure (organization systems)


Major Topics in Organizational Behavior


Individuals:

- Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

- Emotions and Moods

- Personalities

- Perception and Decision Making

- Motivational Concepts


Groups:

- Group Behavior

- Work Teams

- Communication

- Leadership

- Politics

- Conflict and Negotiation


Organization Structure:

- Organizational Culture

- Human Resource Policies and Practices

- Organizational Change


Submitted by Will Loker