Fundamentals of Organisational Behaviour
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Which of the following best defines Organisational Behaviour (OB)?

  • OB is the study of human behavior in organizations.
  • OB is the study of improving an organization's effectiveness through understanding human behavior.
  • OB is the study of how individuals, groups, and structures impact behaviour within organizations. (correct)
  • OB is the study of predicting and controlling human behavior in organizations.
  • According to Harold Leavitt's approach, what is the role of people in an organization?

  • People are the driving force behind organizational change.
  • People are the key to improving organizational effectiveness.
  • People are the mobilizers of all the other resources in the organization. (correct)
  • People are the primary focus of the organization.
  • What is the nature of Organisational Behaviour (OB)?

  • OB is a multidisciplinary field of study. (correct)
  • OB uses a situation-based approach.
  • OB is both an art and a science.
  • OB is a systematic study of people at work.
  • Which of the following components are part of an organization?

    <p>Task Environment, Technology, Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Organisational Behaviour (OB) defined by Luthans?

    <p>OB is the understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior in organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Defining Organisational Behaviour (OB)

    • Organisational Behaviour (OB) is best defined as a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behaviour within organizations.

    Harold Leavitt's Approach

    • According to Harold Leavitt's approach, people in an organization play a crucial role as they are seen as active, thinking, and feeling beings who are motivated by their own needs and goals.

    Nature of Organisational Behaviour (OB)

    • Organisational Behaviour (OB) is an interdisciplinary field that draws from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other disciplines to study individual and group behaviour in organizational settings.

    Components of an Organization

    • Organizations consist of three components: people, structure, and technology.

    Luthans' Definition of Organisational Behaviour (OB)

    • According to Luthans, Organisational Behaviour (OB) is defined as the study of human behaviour, attitudes, and performance in work-related situations.

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    Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of Organisational Behaviour and its impact on workplace effectiveness. Explore the concepts of human behaviour, group dynamics, and organisational structures in this quiz.

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