Concept Of Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior is the study and application of knowledge about how people behave individually and in groups.

The main purpose of OB is to build better relationships by

· Achieving Individual objectives

· Achieving group objectives

· Achieving Organizational Objectives

· Achieving Social Objectives

Talcott Parsons defines organization as a social unit which is deliberately constructed or reconstructed to seek specific goals

1. Division Of Labor

Equal distribution of work according to an individual’s qualifications, capacities, interests etc.

2. Presence of one or more power centers

There must be some people who control and coordinate the various functions and activities aiming for the smooth functioning of the organization

3. Substitution of Personnel

There should be a provision for the Substitution of people by new employees in case of poor performance, retirement, accidents etc.

The Study OB is done on two platforms

1. Micro: Deals with the individuals and groups

2. Macro: Deals with organizations at large

OB helps managers to understand and manage human behavior at their workplace

Various aspects touched under OB like values, attitudes, perception, communication, leadership. Transactional analysis, power and conflict etc. help managers in grooming their personality and managing others effectively.

Ob helps managers identify the needs of various employees which helps in motivating them with the right kind of rewards.

Communication is important at various levels in the organization for its proper functioning. Good communication can create wonders while poor communication can lead to blunders.

OB helps in learning how to communicate formally and informally with individuals and groups.

OB stresses upon creating a healthy climate comprising harmonious inter-personal relations, hygienic working conditions, fair and adequate compensation, better and safe operation equipment, effective leadership, employee participation etc.

OB strives to make and maintain harmonious interpersonal relationships

It provides directions over how to deal with employee relations and problems in various situations. It helps understand different motives of different individuals and ways to control them.

Change is the law of nature and is inevitable. Dealing with human resistance is the toughest job for a manager. Ob guides them on how to cope with such resistance by adopting different techniques for timely and smooth introduction of change.

The study of OB can benefit an individual in becoming a more efficient and productive manager, leader and innovator. Therefore it must not be neglected in management studies. It helps in analyzing and studying the psychology of management.