Organisational Behaviour - Individuals and Diversity

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to individuals and diversity in organizational behavior.

Organisational Behaviour (OB)

The study of how individuals and groups behave within an organization.

Diversity

The variety of individual differences and similarities that exist among people, including race, gender, age, sexual orientation, and more.

Inclusion

An environment in which diverse individuals are valued and integrated into the organizational culture.

Eysenck's Personality Types

A classification that includes Sanguine, Choleric, Phlegmatic, and Melancholic based on traits such as extraversion and emotional stability.

Nomothetic approach

A method that focuses on general laws and traits shared by individuals, often used in personality assessment.

Idiographic approach

A method that emphasizes the unique aspects of individual personality and experiences.

Unconscious Bias

Attitudes or stereotypes that unconsciously affect our decisions and actions.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A phenomenon where an expectation about a person or group influences behavior in a way that makes the expectation come true.

Affinity Bias

A preference for individuals who share similar backgrounds or experiences.

Belbin Team Roles

A theory that identifies nine roles that individuals play in teams, categorized into action-oriented, cerebral, and people-oriented roles.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

Psychometric Tests

Standardized assessments used to measure individuals’ cognitive abilities and personality traits.

Diversity Management

The systematic approach to managing diversity in the workforce to create a productive environment.

Surface-Level Diversity

Diversity based on observable traits such as race, gender, and age.

Deep-Level Diversity

Diversity based on intangible qualities such as values, beliefs, and attitudes.

Civil Rights Movement

A pivotal movement in the 1960s aimed at ending racial discrimination and promoting equal rights.

Employability Skills

Skills that enhance an individual's prospects of gaining employment and being successful in their chosen career.

Affirmative Action

Policies that take factors like race or gender into account to benefit an underrepresented group.

Social Conditioning

The process by which individuals are trained to behave in ways that conform to societal norms.

Cognitive Bias

A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.