BA44-Unit1-HUMAN-BEHAVIOR-AND-THE-DYNAMIC-WORKING-ENVIRONMENT-LLT-F-1-2024-2025 (1)

UNIT 1: HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE DYNAMIC WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • Instructor: Lovely L. Tecson-Paragoso

  • Course: BA44

INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (OB)

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

  • Define Organizational Behavior (OB) and explain its importance in modern organizations.

  • Trace the history and evolution of OB, including key theories.

  • Analyze the roles of psychology, sociology, and anthropology in OB principles.

  • Apply OB concepts to real-life scenarios, utilizing interdisciplinary perspectives to contribute to organizational success.

Learning Content/Topics

  1. Definition and Importance of OB

  2. History and Evolution of OB

  3. Role of Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology in OB

WHAT IS BEHAVIOR?

  • Behavior: Actions in response to internal stimuli (thoughts and feelings) or external stimuli (environment and other people).

WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (OB)?

  • OB is the study of how individuals interact within groups in a workplace setting.

  • It is an interdisciplinary field incorporating psychology, sociology, and anthropology to understand and predict human behavior within organizations.

WHAT ARE ORGANIZATIONS?

  • Organizations: Groups of individuals working interdependently toward a shared purpose.

    • Distinction: Organizations are not merely physical structures or entities recognized by the government; they can exist without physical walls or legal documentation and have existed throughout human history.

GOOGLE’S WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Recognized as having the 'Best Company Culture.'

  • Emphasizes employee well-being, creativity, and open communication leading to job satisfaction and innovation.

  • Google's flexible work culture encourages employees to spend 20% of their time on passionate projects, highlighting the significance of understanding OB for a productive workforce.

IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

  • Crucial for enhancing employee performance and job satisfaction, fostering innovation, and ensuring effective leadership.

  • Understanding OB allows managers to develop strategies to motivate employees, boost productivity, and cultivate a positive organizational culture.

THREE KEY LEVELS OF ANALYSIS IN OB

  • Each level offers distinct insights into employee interactions and their influence on organizational effectiveness.

HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Key Contributors:

  • Frederick Winslow Taylor (1910s): Developed Scientific Management, focusing on improving work processes and employee motivation through goal setting and rewards.

  • Elton Mayo (1930s-1940s): Key figure in human relations; researched employee attitudes, team dynamics, and leadership styles.

  • Philosophers and Thinkers:

    • Plato (400 BC): Leadership essence.

    • Confucius (500 BC): Ethics and leadership virtues.

    • Adam Smith (1770s): Job specialization benefits.

    • Max Weber (early 1900s): Rational organizations and work ethic.

    • Chester Barnard (1930s): Focus on organizational communication and systems thinking.

  • The late 20th century saw OB analyzed as a social science, coinciding with information technology advances that transformed workplace operations.

WHY STUDY ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR?

  • Surveys indicate that students with workforce experiences value OB as pivotal for career success, recognizing its practical implications.

THE VALUE OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

  • Companies with higher employee engagement experience increased sales and profitability.

  • Research shows that leadership, rewards based on performance, employee development, and attitudes significantly predict long-term business success.

ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, AND ANTHROPOLOGY IN OB

Psychology

  • Focus: Individual behavior and mental processes.

  • Contribution: Understanding motivation, personality traits, perceptions, and learning behavior within organizational settings; inclusive of theories like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to address employee needs.

Sociology

  • Focus: Social systems, group behavior, social structures, and organizational culture.

  • Contribution: Clarifies group dynamics and social interactions that influence organizational behavior.

Anthropology

  • Focus: Cultural insights within organizations including values, norms, rituals, and symbols.

  • Contribution: Essential for managing diversity in global organizations.

UNIT 1: ACTIVITY

MAKING FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF

  • Reflect on how the interpersonal connections (companions) affect personal and professional growth.

FIND YOUR STRENGTH

  • Prepare a self-assessment of achievements, appearance, personality, skills, character, and spiritual abilities on half a sheet of yellow paper.

POEM: "MYSELF"

  • Acknowledges the importance of self-respect and self-awareness, emphasizing a desire to be true to oneself and maintain personal integrity.

THANK YOU!