Organizational Behavior: Individual Dynamics in Organization

This set of flashcards summarizes key vocabulary and concepts related to organizational behavior as discussed in the lecture.

Individual differences

Variations among individuals that affect their behavior and contributions to organizations.

Systematic study

An approach that involves understanding interactions among different factors in order to attribute causes and make evidence-based conclusions.

Evidence-based mechanism

A decision-making process that relies on current scientific evidence to address modern problems.

Intuition

The instinctive feeling or gut reaction that influences decision-making in the absence of concrete evidence.

Organizational behavior

The study of how individuals and groups act within organizations, aiming to understand, manage, and predict behavior.

Bureaucracy

A formal organizational structure that governs how activities are directed to achieve goals.

Consciously coordinated activities

Deliberate actions taken by individuals or groups to achieve specific objectives within an organization.

Behavior

Internally coordinated responses of individuals or groups to internal or external stimuli.

Motivation

The driving force behind an individual's choices and actions, which can be intrinsic (internal) or extrinsic (external).

Kurt Lewin's equation

B = f(P, E) which states that behavior (B) is a function of personality (P) and environment (E).

Unit of analysis

The focus of study within organizational behavior, which can range from individuals to groups to entire organizations.

Organizational effectiveness

The ability of an organization to achieve its goals and operate efficiently.

Human resource management

A field that focuses on the recruitment, training, and development of individuals within an organization.

Psychology

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes, contributing significantly to the understanding of organizational behavior.

Social psychology

The study of how individuals influence and are influenced by others within a social context.

Anthropology

The study of human societies and cultures, contributing insights into organizational behavior and cultural dynamics.