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Perception in Organizations. Organizational Behavior January 10, 2019. Perception Defined. Perception vs. sensation Characteristics Attention Organization Constancies Summary. Proximity. Similarity. Closure. Continuuity. Figure-Ground. Constancies.
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Perception in Organizations Organizational Behavior January 10, 2019
Perception Defined • Perception vs. sensation • Characteristics • Attention • Organization • Constancies • Summary
Constancies We assume certain aspects of the world are stable
Person Perception • Similarities to object perception • Structure • Stability • Meaning • Special features of person perception • People are causal agents • People are similar to us • Interactions are dynamic
Issues in Person Perception • Stereotypes • Self-fulfilling prophecies • Defined • Theory X • People are lazy, resist change, avoid responsibility, are self-centered, and easily fooled • Theory Y • People are motivated (unless we squelch it), open to change (unless against self interest) will seek responsibility, and relatively capable
Attribution Theory • Attribution • Personal or dispositional • Situational • Fundamental attribution error
Attribution in Organizations • Performance evaluation • Interviewing