Organizational Behavior

This set of flashcards covers fundamental concepts and terms in Organizational Behavior, including definitions and principles outlined in the lecture notes.

Organizational Behavior

A field of study devoted to understanding, explaining, and improving the attitudes and behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations.

Integrative Model of Organizational Behavior

A summary graphic of the entire text, grouping chapters under organizational mechanisms, group mechanisms, individual characteristics, individual mechanisms, and individual outcomes.

Resource-Based View

A perspective that asserts a resource is valuable if it is rare and inimitable, shaped by history and complex social factors.

Rule of One-Eighth

A principle stating that half of organizations do not connect management practices to profits, and of those that do, only half will implement comprehensive changes.

Methods of Knowing

Ways to understand organizational behavior, including experience, intuition, authority, and science.

Theory

A collection of assertions that specify how and why variables are related, as well as under what conditions.

Meta-Analysis

A method that averages correlations from multiple studies to support evidence-based management.

Causation

The relationship where one event is the result of the occurrence of another event, requiring correlation, temporal precedence, and the elimination of alternative explanations.

Correlation Coefficient

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

Job Satisfaction

The extent to which employees feel fulfilled, content, and engaged with their jobs.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the behavior of individuals within an organization.

Motivation Theory

Concepts that explain what drives individuals to act in particular ways, often categorized into intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.

Change Management

A structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state.

Leadership Styles

Different approaches to leadership that can affect team dynamics and organizational effectiveness, including autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire.

Team Dynamics

The behavioral relationships between members of a team, impacting its functionality and effectiveness.

Conflict Resolution

Strategies used to resolve disagreements and conflicts in a constructive manner, essential for maintaining a healthy organizational environment.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others, crucial for effective leadership and teamwork.