Ob Simple Notes
Ob Simple Notes
FOUNDATIONS OF OB
• Individual differences
• Whole person
• Caused behaviour
• Human Dignity
• Social System
• Mutuality of Interests
• Holistic concept
5 PERSONALITY TRAITS
The Big Five personality traits are a set of broad categories that describe people's
personalities. Here's a simple explanation of each:
• Openness: This trait reflects a person's willingness to try new things, their
imagination, and their appreciation for art and beauty.
• Conscientiousness: This trait reflects a person's level of organization,
responsibility, and self-discipline.
• Extraversion: This trait reflects a person's tendency to be outgoing,
assertive, and social.
• Agreeableness: This trait reflects a person's tendency to be cooperative,
empathetic, and compassionate.
• Neuroticism: This trait reflects a person's level of emotional instability,
anxiety, and moodiness.
IMPORTANCE OF PLANNED CHANGE
Here are some key points that highlight the importance of planned change in
organizations:
• Facilitates organizational growth and development.
• Helps organizations stay competitive and adapt to changing environments.
• Enhances organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Improves employee engagement and morale by involving them in the
change process.
• Reduces resistance to change and increases acceptance of new initiatives.
• Helps to identify and address problems or inefficiencies within the
organization.
• Supports innovation and creativity by promoting new ideas and
approaches.
• Enhances communication and collaboration among employees and
departments.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Supports the achievement of strategic goals and objectives.
PROCESS OF OD
The process of organizational development (OD) typically involves the following
stages:
• Diagnosis: This involves identifying the areas within the organization that
need improvement, using various methods such as surveys, interviews, and
observations.
• Planning: Based on the diagnosis, a plan is developed to address the areas
of improvement, including the goals, objectives, and strategies for
achieving them.
• Intervention: This involves implementing the planned changes, which
may include training, coaching, team building, process improvement, or
other methods, to support employees and improve organizational
effectiveness.
• Evaluation: The effectiveness of the interventions is evaluated, using
various methods such as surveys, performance metrics, or feedback from
employees and stakeholders.
• Feedback: The results of the evaluation are shared with employees and
stakeholders, and feedback is obtained to refine the interventions and
address any remaining issues.
• Reinforcement: The successful changes are reinforced by integrating
them into the organizational culture, policies, and procedures.
• Follow-up: Ongoing monitoring and support are provided to ensure that
the changes are sustained over the long term and that new issues are
addressed as they arise.
TECHNIQUES OF OD INTERVENTIONS
There are various techniques that can be used in organizational development
(OD) interventions. Some of the commonly used techniques are:
• Team building: This involves activities and exercises that improve
communication, collaboration, and problem-solving among team
members.
• Process consultation: This involves a consultant working with the
organization to identify and improve its internal processes and systems.
• Survey feedback: This involves collecting data through surveys and using
the results to identify areas of improvement and develop action plans.
• Action research: This involves a collaborative process between the
organization and a consultant to identify and solve problems through
research and experimentation.
• Appreciative inquiry: This involves a focus on identifying and building
on an organization's strengths and positive attributes, rather than just fixing
its weaknesses.
• Coaching and mentoring: This involves providing individualized support
and guidance to employees, to help them develop new skills and
behaviours.
• Change management: This involves a structured approach to managing
and implementing change in the organization, including communication,
planning, and implementation.
• Diversity and inclusion training: This involves training and education to
promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
• Conflict resolution: This involves addressing and resolving conflicts
within the organization, using various techniques such as mediation or
negotiation.
CONDITIONS FOR OPTIMUM SUCCESS OF OD
For an Organizational Development (OD) intervention to be successful, several
conditions need to be in place. Here are some of the key conditions:
• Commitment from top management: The support and commitment of
senior leaders are critical for the success of OD interventions. Top
management must be fully invested in the process and willing to allocate
the necessary resources and time.
• Clarity of goals and objectives: It is important to have clear and specific
goals and objectives for the OD intervention, to ensure that everyone
understands what is expected and how success will be measured.
• Involvement and participation: The participation and involvement of
employees at all levels are essential for the success of OD interventions.
Employees must be engaged and feel a sense of ownership in the process.
• Open communication: Effective communication is critical for the success
of OD interventions. All stakeholders must be kept informed and involved
throughout the process, and feedback should be encouraged and valued.
• Capacity for change: The organization must have the capacity and
willingness to change. This may involve building new skills, changing
processes or systems, or shifting the culture and values of the organization.
• Readiness for change: The organization must be ready and willing to
change. This means that there must be a sense of urgency and a recognition
that change is necessary for the organization to thrive.
• Adequate resources: The organization must have the necessary resources,
including financial, human, and technological resources, to support the OD
intervention.
• Measurement and evaluation: The success of OD interventions must be
measured and evaluated, to determine whether the goals and objectives
have been met and to identify areas for further improvement.
• Sustainability: The changes implemented through OD interventions must
be sustainable over the long term, and the organization must be able to
continue to adapt and evolve as needed.
12 MARKS
FACTORS INFLUENCING INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR
There are many factors that can influence individual behavior in an organizational
setting. Here are some of the key factors:
• Personality: An individual's personality traits, such as extraversion,
agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, and emotional stability, can
influence their behavior in the workplace.
• Perception: An individual's perception of their environment and the people
around them can influence their behavior, as it shapes their attitudes,
beliefs, and expectations.
• Motivation: An individual's level of motivation, including their desire for
achievement, recognition, and growth, can influence their behavior and
performance.
• Attitudes: An individual's attitudes, or their feelings and beliefs about
certain people, things, or situations, can influence their behavior.
• Values: An individual's values, or their beliefs about what is important or
desirable, can influence their behavior in the workplace.
• Culture: The cultural norms and values of an organization can influence
individual behavior, as individuals may conform to or resist these norms.
• Group dynamics: The dynamics of the groups or teams that an individual
is a part of can influence their behavior, as they may conform to group
norms or be influenced by group dynamics.
• Leadership: The leadership style and behavior of managers and supervisors
can influence the behavior of their subordinates.
• Work environment: The physical and social environment in which an
individual works can influence their behavior, as it may impact their level
of comfort, safety, and social interaction.
• Communication: The quality and effectiveness of communication within
an organization can influence individual behavior, as individuals may be
more or less informed, motivated, and engaged depending on the clarity
and frequency of communication.
• Power and authority: The distribution of power and authority within an
organization can influence individual behavior, as individuals may be more
or less likely to conform or challenge authority based on their own position
and the power dynamics at play.
• Rewards and incentives: The types and levels of rewards and incentives
offered by an organization can influence individual behavior, as individuals
may be more or less motivated to perform based on the rewards and
incentives available to them.
• Training and development: The quality and frequency of training and
development opportunities offered by an organization can influence
individual behavior, as individuals may be more or less equipped to
perform their roles based on the knowledge and skills they have acquired.
• Technology: The use of technology in the workplace can influence
individual behavior, as individuals may be more or less comfortable with
technology, and may use it in different ways depending on their own
preferences and habits.
• Personal circumstances: An individual's personal circumstances, such as
their health, family, and financial situation, can influence their behavior in
the workplace, as these factors may impact their motivation, engagement,
and ability to perform.
FACTORS INFLUENCING PERCEPTION
Perception is a process by which individuals organize and interpret sensory
information in order to make sense of their environment. Here are 12 factors that
can influence perception:
• Attention: The amount of attention paid to a particular stimulus can
influence how it is perceived.
• Motivation: Motivation can influence perception, as individuals may be
more likely to perceive information that is relevant to their goals and needs.
• Expectations: Prior expectations or assumptions about a stimulus can
influence perception, as individuals may perceive what they expect to see
or hear.
• Context: The context in which a stimulus is presented can influence
perception, as individuals may perceive a stimulus differently depending
on the surrounding context.
• Culture: Culture can influence perception, as individuals from different
cultures may perceive the same stimulus differently based on their cultural
norms and values.
• Learning and experience: Past learning and experience can influence
perception, as individuals may perceive a stimulus based on their previous
experiences and associations.
• Emotional state: Emotional state can influence perception, as individuals
may perceive a stimulus differently depending on their emotional state at
the time.
• Physical and sensory factors: Physical and sensory factors such as lighting,
sound, and temperature can influence perception, as they may affect an
individual's ability to perceive a stimulus accurately.
• Individual differences: Individual differences in personality, cognitive
style, and other factors can influence perception, as individuals may
process information differently based on these individual differences.
• Cognitive load: The amount of cognitive load an individual is under can
influence perception, as individuals may have limited cognitive resources
available to process information accurately.
• Stereotypes: Stereotypes can influence perception, as individuals may
perceive others based on preconceived notions or stereotypes rather than
individual characteristics.
• Perceptual set: Perceptual set can influence perception, as individuals may
have a tendency to perceive things in a particular way based on their
expectations and past experiences.
VARIOUS PERCEPTUAL ERRORS
Perceptual errors are inaccuracies or biases that occur during the process of
perception. Here are 12 common perceptual errors:
• Stereotyping: Assuming that all members of a particular group have the
same characteristics or abilities.
• Halo effect: Allowing one positive or negative characteristic to influence
overall perception of a person or object.
• Selective perception: Focusing on certain aspects of a situation or person
and ignoring others.
• Projection: Assuming that others have the same beliefs, values, or attitudes
as oneself.
• Contrast effect: Perceiving a person or object as better or worse than they
actually are due to the comparison to another person or object.
• Self-fulfilling prophecy: Expecting a certain outcome and acting in a way
that makes that outcome more likely to occur.
• Attribution error: Making assumptions about the reasons for someone's
behavior without having all the relevant information.
• Recency effect: Placing greater emphasis on recent events or experiences
and minimizing the importance of earlier ones.
• Primacy effect: Placing greater emphasis on initial impressions and
minimizing the importance of later ones.
• False consensus effect: Assuming that others share the same beliefs or
attitudes as oneself.
• Availability bias: Giving greater weight to information that is easily
available or easily remembered.
• Anchoring bias: Being influenced by the first piece of information received
and using it as a reference point for making judgments or decisions.
DETERMINANTS OF PERSONALITY
Personality is a combination of characteristics, traits, behaviors, and attitudes that
define an individual's unique pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting. Here are 12
determinants of personality:
• Genetics: Inherited traits and characteristics can influence an individual's
personality, such as temperament and predisposition to certain behaviors.
• Environment: The environment in which an individual grows up can shape
their personality, including family, social and cultural influences, and life
experiences.
• Upbringing: How an individual was raised can have a significant impact
on their personality, including parenting styles, discipline, and educational
experiences.
• Cultural and social background: Cultural and social norms, values, and
beliefs can shape an individual's personality and behavior.
• Education and training: Education and training can impact an individual's
personality, including intellectual abilities and skills, values, and attitudes.
• Life experiences: Experiences such as trauma, adversity, and success can
shape an individual's personality, including coping mechanisms and
resilience.
• Media and technology: Exposure to media and technology can influence
an individual's personality, including beliefs, values, and attitudes towards
society and the world.
• Biology and physiology: Physical health, brain function, and hormonal
imbalances can impact personality, such as mental illnesses and personality
disorders.
• Personality traits: Specific personality traits such as openness,
conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism can
impact an individual's personality.
• Self-awareness: Understanding one's own personality traits, strengths,
weaknesses, and values can shape an individual's personality development.
• Relationships: Interactions with others can impact an individual's
personality, including friendships, romantic relationships, and social
networks.
• Goals and aspirations: Goals and aspirations can influence personality,
such as motivation, drive, and ambition.