4. Organizational behavior :
• A field of study that investigate the impact of
individuals , groups and structures on
behavior within the organization , the aim is
to apply such knowledge toward improving
organizational effectiveness.
5. Why do we study OB ?
• To learn about yourself and others
• To understand how the many organization
encounter the work
• To become familiar with team work
• To Helping other ,s if you seen them in trouble
6. What is an Organization ?
• A consciously coordinate unit :
• Composed of a group of people
• Functioning on a relatively continuous basis
• To achieve a common or set of goal
11. Management Functions (cont’d)
Organizing
• Determining what tasks
are to be done, who is
to do them, how the
tasks are to be grouped,
who reports to whom,
and where decisions are
to be made.
12. Management Functions (cont’d)
Leading
• A function that includes
motivating employees,
directing others,
selecting the most
effective
communication
channels, and resolving
conflicts
15. Management Skills
Technical skills
• The ability to apply
specialized knowledge or
expertise.
Human skills
• The ability to work with,
understand, and motivate
other people, both
individually and in groups.
Conceptual Skills
• The mental ability to
analyze and diagnose
complex situations.
21. How will knowing OB makes a
difference ?
For managers
• Knowing organization behavior can help you
manage people well
• Managing peoples well leads to greater
organizational commitment and better
performance .
• Good OB policies have been linked to
employee productivity, firm profitability and
firm survival.
22. How will knowing OB makes a
difference ?
For individuals
•To some extent, the roles of manager and
employees are becoming blurred in any
organizations.
•While self employee individuals often do not
act as a manager , the certainly interact with the
other individuals and organizations as a part of
their work.
23.
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Psychology seeks to
measure,explain,
and change
behavior
Sociology studies
people in relation to their
fellow human beings
Social psychology
focuses on the
influence of people
on one another
Anthropology is the
study of societies
to learn about human
beings and their activities
Political science is the
study of the
behavior of individuals
and groups within
a political environment
Contributing Disciplines
25. OB is for everyone
• OB is not just for managers
• The roles of managers and employees are
becoming blurred in many organizations.
• Managers are increasingly asking employees
to share In their decision making process
rather than simply follow orders.
• Ob applies equally well to all situation in
which you interact with others in school , in
mosque , in basketball court
28. Challenges and Opportunities for OB
• Responding to Globalization
Increased Foreign Assignments
Working with People from Different Cultures
• Managing Workforce Diversity
• Improving Customer Service
• Improving People Skills
29. Challenges and Opportunities for OB
• Helping Employees Balance Work–
Life Conflicts
• Creating a Positive Work
Environment