Organizational Behavior Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover the key concepts and terms associated with Organizational Behavior from the provided lecture notes, aiding in understanding the fundamental principles and frameworks relevant to the field.

Organizational Behavior (OB)

A field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations.

Systematic Study

An approach that supports the idea that behavior is generally predictable if we understand how individuals perceive situations and what they value.

Evidence-Based Management (EBM)

A management approach that advocates for managers to make decisions based on empirical evidence.

Mintzberg’s Managerial Roles

Categories of roles that managers inhabit, including interpersonal, informational, and decisional roles.

Interpersonal skills

The ability to work with, understand, and motivate others.

Technical Skills

The ability to apply specialized knowledge or expertise in a specific area.

Conceptual Skills

The mental ability to analyze and diagnose complex situations.

Workforce Diversity

The mix of different genders, races, ages, and other characteristics in an organization.

Expatriate

An individual who works outside their native country.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

A business model in which companies incorporate social and environmental concerns in their operations and interactions with stakeholders.

Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB)

Discretionary behavior not part of an employee’s formal job requirements, contributing to a positive workplace.

Gig Economy

A labor market characterized by short-term and flexible jobs, often facilitated by digital platforms.

Positive Organizational Scholarship

A field of study focusing on how organizations can foster human strengths and resilience.

Contingency Variables

Situational factors that influence the relationship between independent and dependent variables in organizational behavior.

Employee Attitudes

Evaluations made by employees that range from positive to negative towards their job, co-workers, and organization.

Job Performance

The extent to which an employee contributes to organizational goals through their behavior.

Withdrawal Behavior

Actions taken by employees to distance themselves from their organization.

Productivity

The effectiveness in achieving goals by transforming inputs into outputs at the lowest cost.

Survival

A key outcome indicating that an organization can continue to exist and grow over time.