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Individual Behavior:
OB examines individual characteristics such as personality, attitudes, perception, motivation, and learning processes. It explores how these factors influence employee behavior, decision-making, job satisfaction, and performance. -
Group Behavior:
OB studies group dynamics, team processes, communication patterns, leadership styles, and conflict resolution within organizational teams. It explores how group cohesion, norms, roles, and power dynamics impact team effectiveness and organizational outcomes. -
Organizational Structure:
OB analyzes organizational structures, hierarchies, design principles, and formal systems (such as policies, procedures, and rules). It investigates how these structural elements influence employee behavior, coordination, communication, and decision-making processes. -
Leadership and Power:
OB explores leadership styles, influence tactics, power dynamics, and managerial behavior within organizations. It investigates how leaders motivate employees, foster innovation, manage change, and create a positive work environment. -
Organizational Change and Development:
OB addresses organizational change processes, resistance to change, and strategies for managing organizational development. It examines how organizations adapt to external changes, implement strategic initiatives, and foster continuous improvement. -
Job Satisfaction and Performance:
OB investigates factors that contribute to job satisfaction, employee engagement, commitment, and performance. It explores how job design, rewards systems, work-life balance, and organizational support impact employee well-being and productivity. -
Global and Cross-Cultural Issues:
OB considers the impact of globalization, cultural diversity, and cross-cultural communication on organizational behavior. It examines how cultural differences influence management practices, decision-making processes, and interpersonal relationships in multinational and diverse organizational contexts.
Scope of OB