Organisational Behaviour Notes (BTech 3/4 sem)

Summary:

The Organisational Behaviour note discusses Organizational Behaviour (OB), a scientific study that investigates the impact of individuals, groups, and structures on behaviour in organizations. OB has a multi-disciplinary approach, is considered a normative science, and combines both organizational and individual objectives. The scope of OB includes skill development, personal growth, improvement of organizational and individual effectiveness, effective communication, good human relations, and introducing change in the organization. OB helps in understanding human behaviour, controlling and directing behaviour, using power and sanction, understanding leadership concepts, evaluating communication processes, and understanding organizational climate.

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Organisational Behaviour Notes

Meaning:
Organisational Behaviour can be defined as the arrangement, working and performance of organisations and the conduct of individuals and groups in the organization. That means the arrangement of people within an organizational setup is termed Organizational Behaviour.

According to Robbins:
OB is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups and structures have on behaviour in Organisations for the purpose of applying such knowledge towards improving an organisation’s effectiveness.

Features of Organizational Behaviour:
1. Fundamental part of management:-
Organisational Behaviour is a scientific study of how people behave in an organization and helps in improving the focus of management towards the employees and in setting provisions for them.
2. Multi-disciplinary approach:-
Organizational Behaviour has a psychological foundation, and several behavioural and social sciences, such as psychology, sociology and anthropology, significantly affect its functioning. Various concepts taken from these behavioural and social sciences include learning, perception, motivation, and attitude.
3. Normative Science:-
Organizational Behaviour is considered to be a normative science because it helps in applying the results of different studies in working of the organisations in such a way that it is compatible with society. Hence, individual and social acceptance is also a key factor in the working and decision-making of an organization.
4. Science and Art:-
Organisational Behaviour is considered a science as well as an art. Science because it involves the utilization of scientific methods, and art because it deals with the behaviour of individuals.