I/O Psychology (Organizational Theory & Dev. Lesson) - Coursework

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Psychology (Organisational Theory Dev Lesson ) Coursework

We have studied various aspects of organization , its structure strategy , effectiveness

changes and other aspects . Study of organizations by psychologists has attained much

importance in recent times . The broad study includes perception attitudes , motivation

and interpersonal relationships among members

Every organization is a group of members working towards a common goal Every

organisation has a structure and purpose . It may be a social political , or a commercial

organisation or one for any other purpose

Psychologists `research in this

field assumes much importance so that suggestions can be

made and implemented for obtaining the optimum results

Several theories are proposed with regard to organizations . M L Blum states that group

theory views that associations and human affiliations are primary work motivators in a

group . He states that the degree of cooperation in a primary group is critical for its

success . So we find that all the members ' contribution go to achieve the goal

So it is essential that each member is properly motivated

Regarding the question put forth about the factors inhibiting or supporting performance

It can be said that a person could have achieved one part of his target but might have

not achieved in another of the same task

The major reason for achieving could be motivation . Among the various factors which

go to contribute to achievement , motivation has the great role . The very formation of

a group brings in motivation in its members . Clifford T Morgan puts in that motivations

are inferences from behaviour . We can never observe motivation but can infer their 2

existence . Motivation ,according to him is a powerful tool for explaining behaviour

Incentive motivation like wages , bonus play a major role in the group work

A member has to be motivated according to his needs . It makes common sense to say that

When a person 's needs are taken care of , his performance would increase Various

studies have shown that a person may have upto thirty seven needs Anyway they can be

classified into biological and socio psychological needs

The first one is about his body 's necessities like food , nutrition , rest and so on

The next one is about security , freedom , care , recognition , approval self respect and so

on . It can be safely deducted that any achievement or non achievement can be attributed

to the above causes

As an Industrial psychologist , his role would be to ensure that all or atleast most of the

motivations are taken care of . This would bring in the best results

Having studied the lesson , we have gained in depth knowledge about the various

dimensions about groups . The author goes in detail about the need for changes in groups

that is , introduction of new ideas or behaviour due to current technological changes

global competition and so on . It is suggested in many experiments that resistance would

occur for adopting any changes . This can be measured by survey feed backs . The most

important factor making implementation difficult would be insecure feeling among...