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Introduction to Organizational Behavior. Definition. Organizational Behavior is the study and application of knowledge about how people act within an organization. It is a human tool for human benefit. Scope of O. B. Intra-personal behavior
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Definition • Organizational Behavior is the study and application of knowledge about how people act within an organization. • It is a human tool for human benefit.
Scope of O. B. • Intra-personal behavior • behavior of an individual towards particular situation • Inter-personal behavior • Behavior of group members • Organizational
Importance of O. B. • Industrial relations • Relationships between employee and employer • Relationships between employee and government • Relationships between employer and government
Historical Evolution of O. B. • Pre-industrial revolution phase • Industrial revolution phase • Robert Owen • Andrew Ure • J. R. D. Tata • Scientific management phase • Human relation movement • Prof. Elton Maya [Revolution: Scrap the old system completely and bring a new one]
Challenges in front of O. B. • Work force diversity • Implementing quality and productivity • Labor shortage • Shortage of quality people for the organization