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What is the definition of an organization according to the text?
A consciously coordinated social unit, composed of two or more people, that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals.
What is the field of study that investigates the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations?
Organizational behavior (OB)
According to Aldag and Brief, what is the focus of Organizational Behaviour?
Human behavior at work.
Define Organizational Behaviour according to Aldag and Brief.
A branch of the social sciences that seeks to build theories that can be applied to predicting, understanding, and controlling behavior in work organizations.
What is the purpose of Organizational Behavior as stated in the text?
Applying knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness.
Test your knowledge of organizational behavior and structures with this quiz. Explore the concepts of coordinated tasks, structured patterns of interaction, and the purpose of organizations. See how well you understand the dynamics of groups working interdependently to achieve common goals.
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