Organizational Behavior
field of study devoted to understanding, explaining, and ultimately improving
the attitudes and behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations
Human Resource Management
takes the theories and principles studied in OB and explores the "nuts and
bolts" applications of those principles in the organization
Strategic Management
focuses on the product choices and industry characteristics of that affect an
organization's profitability
Two Primary Outcomes in Studies of OB
job performance and organizational commitment
Job Performance
goal to perform jobs well
organizational commitment
, to remain a member of an organization that they respect
Factors the affect the two primary OB outcomes
Job Satisfaction
Stress
Motivation
Trust
Justice
Ethics
Learning and Decision Making
Individual Characteristics
Personality, Culture values, and ability
Group Mechanisms
Team Characteristics and Diversity,
Team Processes and Communication,
Leader Power and Negotiation,
Leader Styles and Behaviors
Organizational Mechanisms
organizational structure and organizational culture