Organizational Behaviour

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR – Question and answer 5

Comparatively discuss the theories of motivation of Maslow and Herzberg. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory are two influential theories of motivation that provide insights into understanding employee motivation and satisfaction in the workplace. While there are similarities between the two theories, there are also key differences in their perspectives. Let’s discuss and …

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Hawthorne studies

The Hawthorne studies were a series of experiments and investigations conducted at the Western Electric Hawthorne Works in Chicago, USA, between 1924 and 1932. These studies, led by a team of researchers from Harvard University, aimed to examine the relationship between workplace conditions and employee productivity. The findings of the Hawthorne studies had a profound …

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Five anchors of OB

Organizational Behavior (OB) is a field of study that examines the behavior of individuals, groups, and structures within an organization and seeks to understand and improve organizational effectiveness. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws upon knowledge from psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, and management to explore various aspects of human behavior in the workplace. OB …

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR – Question and answer 4

Discuss the role of organizational commitment to facilitate the expression of organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB) as an extra role behaviour. Organizational commitment plays a significant role in facilitating the expression of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), which refers to discretionary behaviors that go beyond an employee’s formal job description and contribute positively to the organization. When …

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR – Question and answer 3

QUESTION: Discuss the role of job satisfaction in improving employee output. ANSWER: Job satisfaction plays a crucial role in improving employee output and overall organizational performance. When employees are satisfied with their jobs, they tend to be more engaged, motivated, and productive. Here are some key ways in which job satisfaction positively impacts employee output: …

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR – Question and answer 2

Discuss the challenges faced in practicing OB. ANSWER: Practicing Organizational Behavior (OB) can present various challenges due to the complex and dynamic nature of organizations and human behavior. Some of the key challenges faced in practicing OB include: These challenges highlight the complex and dynamic nature of OB practice. Overcoming these challenges requires a combination of knowledge, …

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR – Question and answers 1

QUESTION: Discuss the history of emergence of OB as a field of study. ANSWER : The field of Organizational Behavior (OB) has its roots in several disciplines, including psychology, sociology, and management. It emerged as a distinct field of study in the mid-20th century, fueled by a growing interest in understanding and improving human behavior …

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Single Loop Learning and Double Loop Learning

The Concept of Organizational learning is included in studies of MBA, MHA, Organizational Learning, Strategic HRM & more. What Is Meant by a Learning Organization? Answer: The organization portrayed as a learning system is certainly not new.3 In fact, at the turn of the last century Frederick W. Taylor’s learnings on scientific management were said …

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Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

THE FIELD OF ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR The field of OB concerns itself with the study of the behaviour of individuals and groups in the context of organisations. The following equation provides fundamental basis for understanding OB (French, Kast, & Rosenzweig, 1985, p.3): Behaviour = f (P, E) where P refers to personal characteristics and E represents …

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