Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

A set of 25 flashcards covering key concepts from the Introduction to Organizational Behaviour lecture, focusing on important terms and their definitions.

Organizational Settings

Contexts consisting of a group of people with formally assigned roles.

Job Performance

Employee behaviours that contribute to the accomplishment of organizational goals.

Organizational Commitment

Employee's desire to remain a member of an organization.

Individual Factors

Characteristics such as personality, ability, and motivation that affect primary outcomes.

Relational Factors

Elements like communication, teamwork, and leadership that impact behavior within organizations.

Organizational Factors

Components such as organizational structure and culture that influence outcomes.

Benefits of OB

Includes greater retention, reduced recruitment costs, and improved ability to handle crises.

Evidence-Based Field

Field where concepts and practices stem from scientific study and data analysis.

Primary Research

Research that generates new information regarding a research question.

Independent Variable (IV)

The grouping variable in a study.

Dependent Variable (DV)

The response variable in a study.

True Experiments

Experiments conducted in controlled settings where participants are randomly assigned to groups.

Quasi-Experiments

Experiments conducted in natural settings with existing groups, offering generalizable results.

Survey Research

Research method using surveys/questionnaires to measure relationships between variables.

Positive Correlation

A relationship where an increase in one variable leads to an increase in another.

Negative Correlation

A relationship where an increase in one variable leads to a decrease in another.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that describes the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

Spurious Relationship

An observed relationship between two variables that does not reflect a true causal connection.

Secondary Research

Research that examines existing information from studies using primary methods.

Popular Sources

Sources intended for general audiences, written by journalists, typically reviewed by editors.

Scholarly Sources

Sources intended for academic audiences, written by experts, and peer-reviewed.

Research Methods

Techniques for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data in organizational behaviour.

Data Analysis

The process of systematically applying statistical and logical techniques to evaluate data.

Field Research

Research conducted in natural settings to observe real-world behaviors.

Controlled Settings

Artificial environments where variables can be strictly managed to test hypotheses.

Outcome Variables

The specific measures or results observed in a study that indicate primary outcomes.

Productivity Measurement

Assessment of how productive a participant is, often evaluated through specific tasks.