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Organizational behaviour definition

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field of study that studies impact that individuals, groups and structures (three different levels) have on behaviour in organizations, to optimize organization’s effectiveness

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On which 3 levels issues are tackled in OB

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individuals, groups and structures

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“Individuals” level consists of:

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-Perception
-Emotions
-Decision making
-Job attitudes
-Motivation

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“Groups” level consists of:

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-Leadership
-Group dynamics
-Groups vs teams

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“Structures/organizations” level consists of:

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-Change
-Culture
-Structure
-Power & conflict

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Personality definition

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The sum total of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others

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Personality is a result of

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heredity (genes) and individual’s environment

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Values (individual level) described as:

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What to individual is right, good, desirable, preferable. Values
are stable and enduring

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Value system consists of 2 parts:

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Content and intensity

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Content meaning in value system

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What do we find important?

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Intensity meaning in value system

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How important do we find said values?

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2 type of values

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Instrumental values and terminal values

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Instrumental values meaning

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values which ask how will you accomplish your goals

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Terminal values meaning

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our end goals

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5 dimensions of Hoefstede

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  1. Power distance
  2. Individualism/Collectivism
  3. Masculinity/Femininity
  4. Uncertainty avoidance
  5. Long-term/Short-term orientation
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What does Hoeftede’s dimensions explain?

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differences in national culture and, therefore, also differences
in national values

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Explain “Power distance”

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Hofstede’s dimension

Inequalities of power and wealth

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Explain Individualism/Collectivism

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Hofstede’s dimension

Act as individual or rather as member of a group

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explain Masculinity/Femininity

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Hofstede’s dimension

Separate or same roles for men and women

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explain Uncertainty avoidance

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Hofstede’s dimension

Acceptance or avoidance of ambiguity (being open to more than one interpretation)

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explain Long-term / short-term orientation

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Hofstede’s dimension

focusing on shor or long term goals

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Meaning of systematic approach

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belief that behaviour is not random

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Systematic study

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looking at relationships, attempting to attribute causes and effects, and drawing conclusions based on scientific evidence.

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Evidence-based management (EBM)

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complements systematic study by basing managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence

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Systematic study and EBM add to:?
intuition about what makes others “tick.”
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OB built on these disciplines:
Psychology Social psychology Sociology Anthropology
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the contingency variables meaning
situational factors or variables that moderate the relationship between two or more variables [ We can say x leads to y, but only under conditions specified in z(cont. var.)]
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Workforce diversity meaning
One of the most important challenges for organizations. A trend by which organizations are becoming more heterogeneous (of various characteristics)
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What does working remote cause
feeling as a person is not part of a team
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Positive organizational scholarship/behaviour (POS)
a growing area in OB research Studies how organizations develop human strengths, foster vitality and resilience, and unlock potential
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Ethical dilemmas and ethical choices
Requirement to identify right and wrong conduct
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Model explain
simplified representation of real-world phenomenon
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Inputs meaning
variables [like personality, group structure, organizational culture] which lead to processes
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Processes
actions that individuals, groups and organizations engage in as a result of inputs that lead to certain outcomes
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Outcomes explain
Key variables that you want to explain or predict, and are affected by some other variables
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Explain basic OB model
Inputs > Processes > Outcomes ---> Inputs.....
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Organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB) meaning
Discretionary behaviour that contributes to the psychological and social environment of the workplace
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Withdrawal behaviour meaning
set of actions employees take to separate themselves from the organization
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Group cohesion meaning
The extent to which members of a group support and validate one another while at work
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Task performance meaning
Combination of effectiveness and efficiency at doing core job tasks
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Group functioning meaning
Quantity and quality of a group’s work output
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effectiveness meaning
the degree to which an organization meets the needs of its clientele or customers
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efficiency meaning
The degree to which an organization can achieve its ends at a low cost
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Organization survival meaning
The degree to which an organization is able to exist and grow over the long term
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Personality traits meaning
enduring characteristics that describe an individual’s behavior
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Heredity meaning
genetical factors gaines at birth
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Personality frameworks
Myers-Briggs Typer Indicator (MBTI), The Big Five Personality Model
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Constellation of negative personality traits
The Dark Triad
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Core self-evaluations (CSEs) meaning
most important conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a person
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Self-monitoring meaning
personality trait that measures an individual’s ability to adjust his or her behavior to external, situational factors
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Proactive personality
People who identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs
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Situation strength theory
theory indicating that the way personality translates into behavior depends on the strength of the situation
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Situation strength meaning
The degree to which norms, cues, or standards dictate appropriate behavior
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Situation strength elements
- Clarity - Consistency - Constraints - Consequences
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Trait Activation theory (TAT)
Predicts that some situations, events, or interventions “activate” a trait more than others.

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