Systematic Study of Organizational Behavior

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SYSTEMATIC STUDY OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Introduction

Organization behavior is the study and identification of management activities and strategies that provide employee effectiveness through understanding of the complex nature of individual , group and organization process . Organization behaviors concept draws from variety of disciplines including psychology and sociology to explain the behaviors of people in the company . Therefore concepts are methods or formulas followed to govern the individual or group productivity of the company and

the effectiveness of leadership in an organization

Human resource practices

Human resource management has become one of the most important aspects of running a company . It has been realized that having a competent and a motivated workforce can help a company create a competitive advantage which other companies may find hard to replicate in the market Therefore there is need for the company to take bold step in to address issue of hiring and retaining a competent work force . It will begin by changing the style of leadership from the authoritative rule in to give the workers more freedom to make their own decision as pertains to the operation of the organization . But them most important thing is for the organization to come up with a human resource plan that will be integrated in the overall growth strategy . A strategic human resource plan will define issue on hiring , retaining , training and development of the workforce in to maintain a competitive workforce (Steiner , 1974

According to the famous McGregor 's theory x and y , in x mangers assume workers are lazy and irresponsible and require constant supervision and external motivation to achieve organizational goals . The theory y managers assume workers want to work and can direct and control themselves . In advocating for theory y , managers who allow opportunities for individual challenge and initiative and who encourage participation would achieve superior performance

Motivation

Motivation is the force or impetus behind behavior and actions . This energizes behavior and directs behavior towards a goal . Managers are always expected to create a desire of working to employees by creating conducive environment and a favoring atmosphere for working (Harris 1998

Most companies are now advocating the use of reinforcement by rewarding An attractive object or event is supplied as a consequence of a particular work done perfectly . According to behavior approach to motivation , managers have an understanding of employees ' motivation which begins with careful analysis of incentive and rewards that are present in the company . These incentives are like privileges and money It 's always manager 's responsibility in to identify behaviors that need to be reinforced like outstanding performance , punctuality , neatness and completion of work

The managers are always alert to notice the desired behavior occur Occurrence is always accompanied by reinforcement . An employee who shows an improved performance is rewarded

The principle is that reinforcement strengthens behavior and gives that exact behavior a chance to occur again . Cognitive approach state that behavior...