Chapter 1 - Field of OB

8/4/2019 Chapter 1 - Field of OB

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THE FIELD OF

ORGANIZATIONALBEHAVIOUR

Group 7

Pritesh

Anupam Bara

P Swetha

Vaibhav Baweja

Jasdeep Singh


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WHAT IS ORGANIZATION?

A structured social system consisting ofgroups and individuals working together toachieve some agreed upon objectives.

An Organization may be classified on various

attributes eg. Large or Small Public or Private Profit or Nonprofit etc.


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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

OB is a Multidisciplinary field that seeksknowledge of behavior in organizationalsettings by systematically and scientificallystudying individual, groups and

organizational processes. IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS: 1. Firmly grounded in scientific method 2. Interdisciplinary 3. Studies individuals, groups and

organizations. 4. seeks to improve organizational

effectiveness and well being.


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SCIENTIFIC METHOD

OB knowledge is based on BEHAVIORALSCIENCES ( fields such as psychology andsociology)

It basically uses empirical,research

based approach. Knowledge and practical application closely

intertwined .


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THREE LEVEL OF ANALYSIS


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MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Important parent disciplinesq

q

q PSYCHOLOGY

q SOCIOLOGY

q ANTHROPOLOGYq POLITICAL SCIENCE

q ECONOMICS


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IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONALEFFECTIVENESS

Management job is to create those conditionsthat make people want to perform asdesired.

Positive approach of THEORY Y takes over

deep rooted THEORY X as a means ofimproving effectiveness.

Recognition for efforts and opportunity tosucceed important parameters for

individuals quality.


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LEARNING FROM CHOUINARD CASE

The success of PATAGONIA goes beyond thequality of companys products.

Rather than having only Result oriented focuson work, organizations should do as much to

improve human side of work by mitigatinghuman problems and increasing jobsatisfaction


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Why is it important to know about OB

To Know about how people feel about there work

Evaluating Performance


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Why is it important to know about OB

Categories of People in theOrganization


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Field Fundamental Assumptions

Organization are dynamic and alwayschanging.

There is no one single best way to behave inorganization


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Then and Now A Capsule History

Early DaysTreated people like machines, emphasizing

more on workers productivity ( ScientificManagement)

Work environment affect performance ( Hawthrone studies).

Classical Organization Theory

Most efficient way of structuringorganization through division of labor and

bureaucracy


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Then and Now A Capsule History

Late Twentieth CenturyGordon and Howell Report

It recommended greater attention to socialstudies in management education

OB in Todays Infotech Age Recognition that people care more about

interpersonal side of work

Forces that shape todays society Global businesses with diverse work force

Advances in Technology

Rising expectation of people


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OB Responds to the Rise ofGlobalization and Diversity

Globalization Interconnection of

worlds people wrtpolitical, cultural,ecenomic,

technological andenvironmentalaspects of theirlives

Forces behind

globalizationTechnology

Liberalization of tradelaws

Culture Shock


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Shifting Demographics of the Workforce:Trends Towards Diversity

More Women in the Workforce Childcare facilities

Elder care facilities

Personal Support Facilities

Advantages Better retention of valued employees

Alleviation of distractions from work


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Racial and Ethnic DiversityWhite people are becoming a smaller majority.

African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics

Liberal immigration policies

People are living and working longer Baby boom generation after WW II

No automatic retirement at 65

People over 85 are fastest growing segment


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Implications for OBMore the people differ more the challenges

Different in communication styles

Different things to motivate people

Different norms and values.

Willingness to accept others


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Impact of Technology

Leaner OrganizationsDownsizing and resizing

Outsourcing

Virtual Organizations Performing core competencies

Highly flexible and temporary


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Impact of Technology

Telecommuting Employees avoid expense

Balance work and family

Save Office expenses

Allow companies to comply with govt. regulations

Less vulnerable to disasters


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OB is Responsive to peoples changingExpectations

1)

2)Employees and employers, desire forengagement.

3)The flexibility employees expect from

employers

4)The pressure to produce high-quality goodsand services.


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