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What is one of the primary goals of organizational behaviour?
What is the primary focus of organizational behaviour as an interdisciplinary field?
At which level does organizational behaviour study personality, attitudes, perception, learning, and motivation?
What is one of the challenges in organizational behaviour?
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What is the term for the study of interactions among individual, group, and organizational levels?
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What is the primary focus of organizational behaviour at the group-level?
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Organizational Behaviour
Nature of Organizational Behaviour
- Interdisciplinary field that draws from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and management
- Studies the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behaviour within organizations
- Examines the interactions among individuals, groups, and the organization as a whole
Goals of Organizational Behaviour
- Improve organizational performance and effectiveness
- Enhance employee job satisfaction and well-being
- Increase organizational efficiency and productivity
- Develop effective leadership and management practices
- Foster a positive organizational culture and climate
Scope of Organizational Behaviour
- Individual-level: personality, attitudes, perception, learning, motivation
- Group-level: team dynamics, communication, leadership, power and politics
- Organizational-level: structure, technology, environment, culture
- Multi-level: interactions among individual, group, and organizational levels
Challenges in Organizational Behaviour
- Managing diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Adapting to changing environmental and technological demands
- Balancing individual needs with organizational goals
- Dealing with conflict, stress, and burnout
- Managing change and organizational development
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Test your knowledge of organizational behaviour, including its nature, goals, scope, and challenges. Covers individual, group, and organizational levels, as well as diversity, change, and leadership.
