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Fundamentals of Human Behavior 1

Organizational behavior is the study of how individuals and groups act within organizations. It examines how people interact and how the structure, technology, and environment of the organization impact behavior. Studying organizational behavior has benefits like developing people skills, personal growth, enhancing effectiveness, and refining common sense. Key concepts include that behavior is largely learned, humans adapt, and no two individuals are alike. Methods for studying human behavior include experiments, surveys, case studies, and more. Models for understanding it include individual-group-organization levels, an interdisciplinary approach, developmental stages, systems theory, and contingency based on unique situational factors.

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Fundamentals of Human Behavior 1

Organizational behavior is the study of how individuals and groups act within organizations. It examines how people interact and how the structure, technology, and environment of the organization impact behavior. Studying organizational behavior has benefits like developing people skills, personal growth, enhancing effectiveness, and refining common sense. Key concepts include that behavior is largely learned, humans adapt, and no two individuals are alike. Methods for studying human behavior include experiments, surveys, case studies, and more. Models for understanding it include individual-group-organization levels, an interdisciplinary approach, developmental stages, systems theory, and contingency based on unique situational factors.

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Fundamentals of Human Behavior

What is organizational behavior – it is the study of human behavior in organization of the


interaction between individual and the organization itself.
The elements/factors affecting organizational behavior – people, structure, technology, and
environment.
Benefits of studying OB;
1. Development of people skills
2. Personal growth;
3. Enhancement of organizational and individuals effectiveness
4. Sharpening and refinement of common sense.
Some key behavioral science assumptions, concepts, and principles;
Human acts – the act must be deliberate, the act must be free, and the must be voluntary.
Acts of human – they are done indeliberately, the acts are not done freely, and the acts are
done involuntarily.
Assumptions;
1. Every person is significantly different from the moment of conception.
2. Every person is a constantly active, goal seeking organism.
3. Every person is dynamic.
4. The characteristics of an organization influence the behavior of the entire organization
and, to a great extent, the behavior of the entire organization and, to a great extent, and
behavior of individuals within it as well.
5. There are no simple cookbook formulas for working with people.
Concepts;
1. Almost all behavior is learned.
2. Human beings adapt.
Principles;
1. Thorndike’s law of effect works and is powerful.
2. Classical conditioning is a powerful technique for altering the behavior of others.
3. Stimulus – response pattern.
4. There are no two individuals who are alike in all dimensions.
Why we study human behavior – in able to understand better ourselves and others, to know the
reasons why we think…….
Methods of Studying Human Behavior

- Experiments
- Surveys (observations, interviews, questionnaire)
- Case study

OTHER METHODS
1. Three level model – according to millton,
I-G-O model could be a basis for differentiating the content of the courses in
human behavior offered at the three program levels in school. (Individual Level, Group
Level, and Organization Systems Level)
BASIC OB MODEL: I – undergraduate, G – Masteral (basis with the theory), O –
Doctoral Level (you construct your own theory).

2. Interdisciplinary Model – still with IGO, there is an interaction.


An interdisciplinary approach integrates the relevant knowledge drawn to
different disciplines for specific purpose. It draws from psychology, sociology,
anthropology, economics, law, and etc.
Contributing Disciplines to the OB Field (see screenshot)

3. Developmental Model (dili pwede mawa ag usa)


Philosophy – refers to the organization’s missions, goals, objectives and aims.
Funds – refers to equity, borrowings, and loans.
Values – refers to the needs, motivations and work ethics.
Structure – organizational chart, roles, tasks, responsibilities.
Facilities – lands, buildings, equipment, supplies.
Technology – process
4. Systems Model ( there is interrelationship)
A social system model is a complex and dynamic set of relationships among its
actors interacting with one another.
An organization is a social system consisting of various parts and its sub-
systems. The systems are theory posits that these parts are independent and
interrelated with each other.
5. Contingency Model
The varied factors in each problematic situation may constitute a unique
condition. (see screenshot)

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