A Study on Organizational Behavior

- Selaiman A. Noori & Belal A. Kaifi

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

OB is a field of study devoted to identifying, explaining, and finally developing the behaviors of people both individual and group within

organizations.

The “RED Analysis” is deployed by researchers for understanding issue related to organizational behavior

The “RED Analysis” issues are : 1. R- Recognize 2. E- Explain3. D- Develop

Organization Systems Types

The two basic types of organization systems are closed and open.

The four P’s to understanding organizations as systems:

Results Revealed by the Study

Female managers whave higher scores on becoming influenced by group think. 

Female employees contribute to team outcomes more than male employees. 

Female managers will have higher scores in valuing communication with employees. 

References

1. Colquitt, J. A., Lepine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2011). Organizational Behavior. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

2. Nelson, D.L., & Quick, J.C. (2011). Organizational behavior 7th ed. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.

3. Maxwell, J.C. (2010). Everyone Communicates Few Connect: What the Most Effective People DoDifferently. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.

4. Robbins, S., & Coulter, M. (2005). Management (8th ed). NJ: Pearson.